Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 28 | 22 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Wizards outlasted the Mavericks 116-105. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.