Sat Feb 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 37 | 11 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 29 | 45 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Suns 129-97. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.