Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Suns outlasted the Mavericks 125-116. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Suns carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.