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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
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Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 36 27 30 14 107
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 29 19 17 91

After Action Report

The Suns handled the Mavericks 107-91. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

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.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.