Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
114
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Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 27 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Nets 119-114. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.