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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
108
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Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 31 25 20 32 108
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 27 29 19 103

After Action Report

The SuperSonics squeaked past the Mavericks 108-103. Every possession went the SuperSonics way. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.