Thu Apr 7, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Spurs fended off the Mavericks 114-108. Spurs' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Spurs' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. 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 · 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.
- 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.