Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 41 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 20 | 28 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Mavericks 112-95. Suns' scorers couldn't be contained. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.