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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 33 25 35 24 117
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 33 30 26 113

After Action Report

The Spurs snuck past the Mavericks 117-113. Spurs' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.