Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 30 | 21 | 18 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Wizards 114-98. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.