Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Suns edged the Mavericks 113-107. Suns' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.