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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 20 29 27 106
San Antonio SpursSpurs 29 25 33 36 123

After Action Report

The Spurs handled the Mavericks 123-106. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.