Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 26 | 19 | 29 | 29 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 27 | 16 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the SuperSonics 104-103. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's SuperSonics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.