Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 30 | 18 | 29 | 97 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Clippers 97-93. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.