Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies
95
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Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis GrizzliesGrizzlies | 35 | 21 | 13 | 26 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Grizzlies 127-95. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Grizzlies · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.