Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 26 | 19 | 35 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Magic 101-95. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.