Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 24 | 24 | 35 | 100 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Mavericks took care of the Suns 100-81. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Suns. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.