Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Mavericks 117-103. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.