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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 30 19 29 25 103
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 22 27 26 110

After Action Report

The Mavericks edged the 76ers 110-103. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.