Dallas, led by both Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard, took control of Game 2 in the fourth quarter and won 105-98. The Mavericks got to the free throw line 27 times in the second half and capitalized, forcing the Suns to make more shots with a smaller lineup than they usually go out with.

Boris Diaw had yet another classic game, this time contributing everywhere on the floor. He scored 25 points on 10-17 from the floor, grabbed ten rebounds and added six assists. one steal and a block. Tim Thomas scored 20 points before fouling out. He made 4 3-pointers, but it took ten attempts to do so.  Shawn Marion scored 19 points and grabbed a game-high 19 He added two assists and three steals.

Steve Nash scored 16 points and dished out 11 assists, but scored just two points in the second half.