MAVERICKS 103 SPURS 109...France's TP9, Brasil's TIAGGO, and U.S. Virgin Island's DUNC moves the SPURS one step closer to Round 2...Half Man/Half Amazing VIN-canity CARTER of TAR HEEL Hoops Lore had an "S" on his Chest for M.F.F.L...."Fight 4 LARRY" LOGO Watch are the SPURS getting a 2nd Wind? #SpursFamily #MavsNation

The Spurs needed a boost from Tony Parker and he came through with 23 points with big shot after big shot to help give the Spurs a 3-2 series lead over Dallas. The Mavs had plenty of chances as they missed a few key possessions where they could have at least tied the game.

The Spurs leading 58-49 at half knew the Mavs would get back in the game as that has been their M.O. all series long. The Mavs did cut that nine point halftime lead by one to 78-71 but had new life at the end of the 3rd. The Mavs were down 98-94 with just under two minutes to go and making a move when Peak USA Scooby Doo wearing Parker his  dagger Money Ball to put the lead up to 101-94 and that was the ball game.  The Spurs went onto win 109-103 as Duncan added 16 points and dozen boards with Tiaggo Splitter going 17 points and dozen Oranges as well. Manu doing hat Manu does with a somewhat quiet but always effective style of playing went for 19 points.

The Mavs Half Man/Half Amazing VIN-canity Carter of Franklin Street Chapel Hill, N.C. Hoops Lore kept the Mavs in it with a game-high 28 points off the bench including a sizzling 7 for 9 from El Paso, Texas! The Mavs G.O.A.T. went for 26 points and hauled in fifteen Oranges with "Mississippi Lightning" adding 21 points and six boards. The Mavs did everything right but just could not make the key play in their defining moment of the game. The Spurs did have a +12 in FT Attempts but was just +6 in FT Makes.

Game 6 is back in Big D on Friday May 2nd...