Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 31 | 37 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the SuperSonics 126-112. Mavericks torched the SuperSonics on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The SuperSonics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- SuperSonics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.