Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 21 | 37 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks knocked off the Suns 114-105. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.