Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Suns 96-88. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.