Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 18 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 79 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks took care of the Clippers 97-79. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Clippers lately. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.