Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
95
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 26 | 28 | 15 | 88 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics held off the Mavericks 95-88. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the SuperSonics. The SuperSonics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. SuperSonics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.