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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 29 22 24 106
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 21 26 35 23 105

After Action Report

In Philadelphia, the Mavericks squeaked past the 76ers 106-105. Mavericks' offense had its way with the 76ers. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.