Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
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Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns downed the Mavericks 111-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.