Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 125 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Suns 125-113. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.