Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 26 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Bucks 115-98. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bucks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.