Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 4
Phoenix SunsSuns
124
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Suns survived the Mavericks 124-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.