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Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
89
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 17 30 19 23 89
Dallas MavericksMavs 28 32 30 30 120

After Action Report

The Mavericks ran roughshod over the SuperSonics 120-89. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; shots just aren't falling for the SuperSonics lately. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.