Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Magic 113-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.