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Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 15 34 20 27 96
Dallas MavericksMavs 24 31 22 30 107

After Action Report

The Mavericks handled the Spurs 107-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.