Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 19 | 30 | 22 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 18 | 18 | 31 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Spurs survived the Mavericks 102-97. Spurs torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.