Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
98
away
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Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 22 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 45 | 18 | 17 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks fended off the Bobcats 104-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.