Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Suns snuck past the Mavericks 97-96. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.