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Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
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Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 36 23 30 29 118
Dallas MavericksMavs 34 26 32 25 117

After Action Report

In Dallas, the 76ers snuck past the Mavericks 118-117. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the 76ers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.