Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns took care of the Mavericks 119-109. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.