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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 30 24 31 110
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 24 26 32 109

After Action Report

The Suns squeaked past the Mavericks 110-109. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. 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.
  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.