Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
111
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Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 34 | 24 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the SuperSonics 119-111. The tempo dragged the SuperSonics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- SuperSonics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.