Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 90 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Suns downed the Mavericks 102-90. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.