National Basketball Association

Mavericks pull off road win over Spurs in Game 1

Published Apr. 19, 2009 7:23 a.m. ET

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Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks walked off the court, savoring their first road playoff victory in three years. A pack of fans stuck around and hollered "Let's go Mavs!" in one of the most hostile places to wear green and blue.

No one bothered them or shouted back. The stands had emptied quickly, and the San Antonio Spurs were already back in the locker room knowing they've got a lot of work to do.