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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 38 31 32 27 128
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 22 34 30 115

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Suns outlasted the Mavericks 128-115. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.