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Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 28 26 24 106
San Antonio SpursSpurs 27 30 28 31 116

After Action Report

The Spurs took care of the Mavericks 116-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.