Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 33 | 31 | 38 | 131 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Mavericks handled the Spurs 131-116. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.