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Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 28 36 33 129
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 34 36 30 132

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Suns squeaked past the Mavericks 132-129. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.