Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 36 | 21 | 32 | 23 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 20 | 17 | 29 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the SuperSonics ran roughshod over the Mavericks 112-87. SuperSonics' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.