Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 33 | 21 | 29 | 11 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 23 | 37 | 24 | 7 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Wizards squeaked past the Mavericks 120-116 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.