Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
80
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 96 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Clippers 96-80. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Clippers. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Clippers · 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.