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Wed Nov 24, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 38 28 36 127
San Antonio SpursSpurs 38 29 28 27 122

After Action Report

The Mavericks snuck past the Spurs 127-122. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.