Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 24 | 32 | 31 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 28 | 34 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Spurs 117-113. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.