Sun Nov 14, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 14 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Mavericks 125-123 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.