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Fri Jan 21, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
103
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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.