Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 103 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Mavericks 106-103. Every possession went the Suns way. Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.