Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 31 | 37 | 27 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Mavericks 127-80. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.