Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 35 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the SuperSonics 118-114. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.