Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 35 | 39 | 25 | 120 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Clippers 120-85. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.