Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 120 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 29 | 18 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Mavericks buried the SuperSonics 120-94. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.