Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 22 | 29 | 17 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Wizards outlasted the Mavericks 103-90. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.