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Originally posted by: kingrex
Nobody disputes that Amare was a factor in Phoenix's win. I propose, however, that it was a shift in Phoenix's offensive mentality against the zone that led to their eventual win.
Amare was an effective agent of that shift, no doubt, but the entire team attacked the zone more efficiently in the 4th. Add to that a lack of consistent offense from the Mavs, and you have an eventual loss for the Mavs.
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I believe that they were more effective attacking the zone because Bradley appeared extremely fatigued and unable to contest as many shots when he came out of the game. And yes, I do believe that the Suns attacking the bucket helped their cause as well. However, a tired Bradley made it much easier to attack the rim.