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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
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Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 38 27 25 26 116
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 27 25 32 109

After Action Report

In Dallas, the 76ers held off the Mavericks 116-109. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.