Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 113 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Suns 113-111. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Suns played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.