Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
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Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 34 | 19 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns fended off the Mavericks 106-99. Suns torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.