Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 87 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Suns 92-87. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.