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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
88
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 16 33 25 14 88
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 30 33 25 116

After Action Report

The Mavericks rolled past the Wizards 116-88. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.