Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
76
away
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Dallas MavericksMavs
81
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 12 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 76 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 10 | 11 | 38 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks upended the 76ers 81-76. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's 76ers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.