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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.