Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 34 | 21 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the Suns 120-112. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.