Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 37 | 42 | 31 | 140 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 33 | 23 | 20 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Suns 140-114. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.