Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
95
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the SuperSonics 110-95. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.