Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 108 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 24 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Bucks 108-88. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. Whispers of a Bucks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Bucks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.