Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 28 | 19 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Mavericks 99-96. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns came in with something to prove after a loss; the Suns pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.