Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nets squeaked past the Mavericks 120-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Nets; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.