Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
89
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Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 15 | 29 | 24 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 35 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Warriors 116-89. Mavericks torched the Warriors on the offensive end. 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. The Warriors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.