Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 31 | 17 | 29 | 97 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs downed the Mavericks 111-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.