Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 122 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 36 | 32 | 20 | 19 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the 76ers 122-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.