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.