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Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
127
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Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 31 29 34 33 127
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 35 26 23 110

After Action Report

The Suns outlasted the Mavericks 127-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. The Suns ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.