Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 22 | 29 | 25 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Warriors survived the Mavericks 97-96. The Warriors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Warriors; Warriors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.