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Fri Jan 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 36 32 30 131
San Antonio SpursSpurs 33 27 35 32 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks snuck past the Spurs 131-127. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.