Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 111 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 27 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics edged the Mavericks 118-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the SuperSonics cashed in. The SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.