Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 18 | 29 | 28 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Mavericks 98-88. The Suns won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Suns' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.