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Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 40 30 32 130
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 25 37 29 117

After Action Report

The Suns pulled away from the Mavericks 130-117. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.