Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
73
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 73 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 30 | 36 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Suns buried the Mavericks 130-73. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.