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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
103
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 26 27 27 107
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics 22 24 29 28 103

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the SuperSonics 107-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.