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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 23 33 26 111
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 35 23 34 13 105

After Action Report

The Mavericks fended off the 76ers 111-105. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.