Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Mavericks 123-97. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.