Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 29 | 17 | 28 | 22 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Grizzlies 97-96. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.