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