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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 30 26 28 28 112
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 27 26 28 106

After Action Report

The Suns edged the Mavericks 112-106. Suns torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.