Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
90
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 25 | 28 | 12 | 90 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 17 | 34 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the SuperSonics 96-90. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.