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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:30 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
91
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 25 20 24 22 91
Dallas MavericksMavs 20 26 30 22 98

After Action Report

The Mavericks edged the Spurs 98-91. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.