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.