Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 29 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 22 | 37 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Bucks 115-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bucks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bucks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.