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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 23 31 33 25 112
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 21 23 20 92

After Action Report

The Spurs rolled past the Mavericks 112-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.