Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 89 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Clippers fended off the Mavericks 98-89. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Clippers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.