Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 32 | 28 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Magic 115-112. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.