Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Wizards 115-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.