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.