Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks snuck past the Spurs 121-120. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.