Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 98 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 21 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Bucks 98-97. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Bucks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' 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
- Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.