Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 92 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks downed the Magic 102-92. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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.