Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 36 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Spurs 121-111. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.