Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 31 | 23 | 36 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 28 | 15 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Suns pulled away from the Mavericks 118-101. Suns torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.