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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 29 19 25 30 103
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 29 21 26 109

After Action Report

The Mavericks edged the Spurs 109-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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.
  • Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.