Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
74
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 74 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 47 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Magic 142-74. Mavericks' positional fit overwhelmed the Magic rotation. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.