Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 33 | 25 | 38 | 125 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks pulled away from the Suns 125-106. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.