Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 22 | 30 | 22 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 18 | 37 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Suns 105-96. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.