Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
131
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 131 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Suns shocked the Mavericks 131-126. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Suns sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.