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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 34 26 32 22 114
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 29 35 32 122

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Suns 122-114. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.