Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the SuperSonics 105-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the SuperSonics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.