Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 33 | 39 | 29 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 22 | 18 | 34 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns demolished the Mavericks 125-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Suns cashed in. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.