Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 27 | 30 | 37 | 121 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 28 | 36 | 24 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Warriors 121-116. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Warriors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.