Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 20 | 31 | 27 | 94 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 30 | 37 | 33 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns demolished the Mavericks 137-94. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.