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Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
87
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 20 22 24 21 87
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 24 25 35 110

After Action Report

The Mavericks buried the Warriors 110-87. The Warriors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

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