Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Spurs 112-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.