Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
63
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
72
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 9 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 63 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 14 | 13 | 27 | 18 | 72 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the SuperSonics 72-63. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; SuperSonics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.