Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
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Phoenix SunsSuns
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 16 | 26 | 29 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 13 | 33 | 32 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Mavericks 100-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.