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Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 34 34 25 30 123
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 37 25 16 103

After Action Report

The Spurs blew the doors off the Mavericks 123-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. The Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.