Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 89 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 22 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers rolled past the Mavericks 110-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. The 76ers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.