Suns Surprise Mavs in Game 1, Take Homecourt Advantage
It's not like me to brag, but I did pick Phoenix to surprise the Mavs in Game 1 and they did exactly that. They followed their game plan to try and score more points than Dallas, and they were successful.
Boris Diaw had a career game for the Suns, finishing with 35 points. Steve Nash played spectacular w/ 27 pts and 16 assists, and Shawn Marion provided the 3rd scoring punch & much needed rebounding that helped the Suns win.
Raja Bell went down with some type of calf injury late in the 4th quarter and his status for Game 2 is currently in question. He's quoted as saying that it felt like he got shot in the leg with a paint-ball gun. Marion also twisted an ankle in the game, but it wasn't serious enough for him to sit out.
Despite a career high from Devin Harris, the Mavs will likely be making some drastic changes to try and slow down the Suns attack. I'd expect them to clamp down defensively in Game 2 and lower the scoring range down into the high 90's or low 100's. A repeat 120 pt game by the Suns is not likely.