Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 38 | 20 | 31 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 31 | 38 | 17 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Suns 119-117. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.