Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 27 | 23 | 34 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Mavericks 117-116. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.