Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 123 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Mavericks held off the Suns 123-116. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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.