Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Mavericks 120-89. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.