Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 90 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns took care of the Mavericks 106-90. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Suns. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Suns bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.