Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 130 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 30 | 36 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Suns 130-117. Mavericks torched the Suns on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.