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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 18 32 28 27 105
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 21 28 29 33 111

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Warriors held off the Mavericks 111-105. The breakneck pace played right into Warriors' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; the Warriors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.