Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 12 | 23 | 29 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns outlasted the Mavericks 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.