Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 34 | 36 | 23 | 16 | 129 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 26 | 38 | 16 | 17 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks snuck past the Spurs 130-129 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.