Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 45 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics blew the doors off the Mavericks 122-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.