Dallas stop Suns with Defense

Nowitzki had 30 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, while Josh Howard added 29 points as the Mavericks won over the Suns 105-98 to tie the series 1-1. Both teams are known for their offensive firepower, but Dallas showed that it can play defense- limiting the Suns to a season-low 17 points in the first quarter. Nash led the Suns with 176 points and 11 assists.