Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 126 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nets took care of the Mavericks 126-116. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.