Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 24 | 20 | 39 | 36 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 28 | 33 | 37 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the SuperSonics 120-119. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.