Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
Denver NuggetsNuggets
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 29 | 37 | 14 | 139 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 33 | 35 | 21 | 36 | 13 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Nuggets 139-138 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.