Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 21 | 37 | 19 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Mavericks 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.