Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
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Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 32 | 34 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks downed the Suns 112-98. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.