Game 1: Thrilla in 'Nix

So you say Phoenix had the best home-court record last year? We'll bring it wherever we need to.

Down by 17 with 7 minutes left in regulation? No worries. We got Dirk (and Van Horn) raining threes.

Miss a bunch of FTs that would ice the game in OT? It's just part of the ebb and flow. JET makes another clutch shot at the end of OT.

Don't score 100 points until the end of the first overtime? Phoenix and Dallas? It's just part of a defensive renaissance.

Oh, yah. Screams of double overtime joy.

If only every NBA team could play like the Mavs and Suns. But, then, the NBA wouldn't be worrying about a dress code. By the way, nice coat, Mark! I think he was trying to out-spiffy Craig Sager who looked mellow in comparison.

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