Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 20 | 30 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the SuperSonics 109-100. 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 bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.