Sat Jan 29, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
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Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 41 | 26 | 30 | 19 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the 76ers 117-116. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.