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Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 32 30 25 27 114
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 29 24 34 116

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the Wizards 116-114. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Wizards. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.