Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 20 | 29 | 29 | 108 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 20 | 29 | 39 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns held off the Mavericks 114-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.