Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 38 | 23 | 33 | 118 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 42 | 24 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
The SuperSonics took care of the Mavericks 128-118. The breakneck pace played right into SuperSonics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the SuperSonics; the SuperSonics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The SuperSonics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- SuperSonics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.