Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 32 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 29 | 28 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Suns held off the Mavericks 123-117. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.