Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 38 | 21 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Suns 127-118. Mavericks torched the Suns on the offensive end. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.