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Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 27 30 29 118
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 29 26 33 29 117

After Action Report

The Mavericks squeaked past the SuperSonics 118-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.