Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 36 | 27 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns outlasted the Mavericks 123-117. Suns torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.