Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 92 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Spurs 98-92. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.