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Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
88
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 17 23 33 97
San Antonio SpursSpurs 28 23 23 14 88

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Mavericks held off the Spurs 97-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.