Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics squeaked past the Mavericks 116-112. SuperSonics' scorers couldn't be contained. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the SuperSonics steamroller is in full effect right now. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- SuperSonics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.