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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 35 32 23 116
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 27 26 21 32 106

After Action Report

The Mavericks shocked the SuperSonics 116-106. The SuperSonics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.