Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 26 | 34 | 24 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 22 | 35 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs survived the Mavericks 115-113. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.