Tue Jan 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 21 | 18 | 25 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 23 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Wizards 112-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. 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. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.