Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 117 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 22 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Golden State, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Warriors 117-85. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Warriors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Warriors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Warriors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.