Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Mavericks 107-99. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.