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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 17 36 27 16 96
Dallas MavericksMavs 36 29 26 22 113

After Action Report

The Mavericks took care of the Magic 113-96. Mavericks' starting five clicked while the Magic looked disjointed. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.