Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 25 | 22 | 33 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Suns 97-95. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.