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Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
107
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Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 29 27 28 23 107
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 29 24 23 98

After Action Report

The SuperSonics fended off the Mavericks 107-98. SuperSonics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.