Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the SuperSonics 113-97. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.