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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 28 28 31 112
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 29 36 41 25 131

After Action Report

In Golden State, the Warriors took care of the Mavericks 131-112. The Warriors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.