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Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
away
Chemistry Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
149
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 23 21 20 21 85
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 47 39 25 38 149

After Action Report

The 76ers ran roughshod over the Mavericks 149-85. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.