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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 36 26 37 20 119
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 31 31 32 29 123

After Action Report

The Warriors squeaked past the Mavericks 123-119. 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. The Warriors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.