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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.