Sun Nov 14, 2004 · 2:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 18 | 22 | 35 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Mavericks snuck past the Wizards 101-100. Mavericks torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.