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.