Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 22 | 20 | 37 | 101 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Mavericks survived the Suns 101-100. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Whispers of a Suns locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.