Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 33 | 20 | 31 | 24 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 36 | 29 | 14 | 98 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics downed the Mavericks 108-98. The SuperSonics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The SuperSonics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; SuperSonics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.