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Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 16 32 28 103
Phoenix SunsSuns 19 22 34 31 106

After Action Report

The Suns survived the Mavericks 106-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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.