Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
86
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Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
102
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 18 | 14 | 31 | 86 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Mavericks 102-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.