Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Mavericks 104-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.