Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 41 | 33 | 19 | 31 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 41 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks downed the Suns 135-124. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.