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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
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Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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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.