Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 110 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Mavericks 119-110. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.