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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
110
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 28 27 23 22 10 110
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 19 25 31 12 112

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Clippers 112-110 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.