Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 28 | 30 | 37 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Mavericks 125-119. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.