Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
115
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 32 | 35 | 23 | 25 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics downed the Mavericks 115-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The SuperSonics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; SuperSonics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The SuperSonics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.