Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 14 | 128 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 15 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Mavericks 129-128 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Spurs lately; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.