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Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 22 23 22 24 91
Phoenix SunsSuns 32 34 30 30 126

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Suns rolled past the Mavericks 126-91. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.