Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Nuggets 138-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.