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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 27 33 31 26 11 128
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 33 27 31 14 131

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks snuck past the Suns 131-128 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.