Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
130
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Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 33 | 45 | 27 | 130 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 18 | 39 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Suns ran roughshod over the Mavericks 130-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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.