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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
125
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 30 26 28 8 120
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 25 30 28 29 13 125

After Action Report

The Warriors squeaked past the Mavericks 125-120 in overtime. The Warriors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Warriors; Warriors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.