Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 115 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 19 | 16 | 35 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the SuperSonics 115-101. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- SuperSonics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.