Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 21 | 21 | 36 | 25 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the SuperSonics 104-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. SuperSonics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · 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.