Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
106
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Suns held off the Mavericks 106-99. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Suns bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.