Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 34 | 25 | 40 | 136 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 18 | 32 | 16 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Suns 136-89. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Suns utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.