Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 4
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 26 | 34 | 26 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the SuperSonics 114-112. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.