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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 138–125 on February 7 at Frost Bank Center, with Spurs guard S. Castle erupting for 40 points to lead a balanced offensive attack. San Antonio shot 55.6 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers while generating 34 assists, overwhelming a Mavericks offense that managed only 43.8 percent shooting despite 15 three-pointers made. The Spurs controlled the game through the second quarter, outscoring Dallas 42–35 in that frame, and maintained their edge by dominating the glass with 52 rebounds to Dallas's 41. D. Vassell added 17 points for San Antonio, while K. Thompson and B. Williams led the Mavericks with 19 and 18 points respectively. The final score fell well short of the Vegas total of 234.5, as San Antonio's defensive rating of 113.1 held firm against Dallas's 113.1 offensive rating. The Spurs' ball security, evidenced by just 16 turnovers compared to Dallas's seven, proved crucial in a methodical road win that underscored their perimeter shooting depth and defensive consistency.
