Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 127 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 21 | 36 | 28 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks shocked the Spurs 127-117. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.