Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
140
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 33 | 32 | 39 | 139 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 36 | 31 | 36 | 140 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs squeaked past the Mavericks 140-139. Spurs' offense had its way with the Mavericks. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Spurs; Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.