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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.