Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
San Antonio SpursSpurs
135
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
141
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 39 | 31 | 37 | 28 | 135 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 32 | 33 | 44 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks edged the Spurs 141-135. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.