Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 30 | 21 | 23 | 40 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 18 | 17 | 31 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the SuperSonics took care of the Mavericks 114-97. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The SuperSonics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; SuperSonics' outside barrage was a constant threat. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. The Mavericks 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.