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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
away
Chemistry Steady
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
127
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 20 21 18 31 90
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 33 36 25 33 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Warriors ran roughshod over the Mavericks 127-90. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Warriors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.