Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
78
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 78 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 24 | 37 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Suns 114-78. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.