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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
113
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 33 26 30 117
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 33 25 34 21 113

After Action Report

The Mavericks squeaked past the 76ers 117-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • 76ers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.