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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 29 32 33 125
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 32 33 29 37 131

After Action Report

The Warriors fended off the Mavericks 131-125. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Warriors came in with something to prove after a loss. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.