Sat Mar 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 35 | 27 | 34 | 40 | 136 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats demolished the Mavericks 136-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
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.
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.