Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 28 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 30 | 24 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Clippers 117-109. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.