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Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 28 23 23 27 101
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 29 37 32 125

After Action Report

The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Suns 125-101. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.