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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
85
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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.