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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 36 21 36 26 119
Dallas MavericksMavs 37 33 19 40 129

After Action Report

The Mavericks pulled away from the Nets 129-119. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.