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.