Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 9 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 86 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 29 | 20 | 29 | 39 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns rolled past the Mavericks 117-86. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.