Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 94 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Mavericks 98-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.