Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 120 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Suns 120-94. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.