Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 109 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Mavericks outlasted the Suns 109-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.