Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 34 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 31 | 32 | 16 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics held off the Mavericks 115-109. SuperSonics torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The SuperSonics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the SuperSonics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.