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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 27 23 29 23 102
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 27 16 31 101

After Action Report

The Nets snuck past the Mavericks 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Nets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.