Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 22 | 38 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Wizards 129-116. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.