Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 27 | 20 | 32 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks buried the Spurs 125-103. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.