Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
79
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 20 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 20 | 28 | 14 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Spurs demolished the Mavericks 109-79. Spurs torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.