Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 22 | 30 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Mavericks 110-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.