Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 111 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Bobcats 111-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.