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Mavericks Break Playoff Rebounding Record in Suns Victory

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Dallas Mavericks set a franchise playoff rebounding record with 65 boards on April 21, 2023, in a 112-105 win over Phoenix Suns.
Luka Doncic led with 12 rebounds, highlighting rebounding.
They surpassed the previous playoff rebound record of 63.
Suns coach Monty Williams said they must improve rebounding to advance. Mavericks plan to use analytics to boost rebounding.

History

Historical Context

The Los Angeles Lakers set a playoff rebounding record of 63 boards in 2001 against the Philadelphia 76ers, emphasizing rebounding's role in playoff success. This achievement contributed to their championship win that year. Similarly, the Dallas Mavericks recently recorded 65 rebounds against the Phoenix Suns, showcasing the ongoing strategic importance of rebounding in the NBA playoffs, particularly with the rise of analytics.

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Story summary

The Dallas Mavericks set a franchise playoff rebounding record with 65 boards on April 21, 2023, in a 112-105 win over Phoenix Suns.
Luka Doncic led with 12 rebounds, highlighting rebounding.
They surpassed the previous playoff rebound record of 63.
Suns coach Monty Williams said they must improve rebounding to advance. Mavericks plan to use analytics to boost rebounding.

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