Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 131 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 33 | 23 | 41 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Warriors 131-129. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.