Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
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Dallas MavericksMavs
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 18 | 26 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Mavericks 111-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.