Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Mavericks 117-112. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.