Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 39 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 132 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 31 | 33 | 18 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Spurs ran roughshod over the Mavericks 132-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.