Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Suns 117-116. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.