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