Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
San Antonio SpursSpurs
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 26 | 38 | 33 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 23 | 35 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Spurs survived the Mavericks 128-123. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.