Dupree scored 42 points, helping Phoenix to come out on top in an exciting game against Boston. "I'm sure it was a dream game for the fans, with the result in the balance down to the end," said Phoenix coach Bob. "But these sorts of games give me gray hair."

Bob and his counterpart, Boston coach Bob, brought out the best in their teams. "Not a lot of mistakes from either side," said Bob. "That's what I like to see. Of course, I'd like to see us win as well but only one team can do that. Phoenix just played better, and we have to tip our hats to them."

Phoenix was led by Dupree (42 points, 16 boards, 1 assists, 2 steals), Mercer (15 points, 4 steals, a block), Celaya (18 points, 3 assists, a block). Boston was led by Woodard (19 points, 2 assists, a steal, a block), Jasper (11 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, a steal, a block), James (16 points, 1 assists).

Phoenix stand at 33-39. They remain at #3 in the Pacific and hold at #11 overall in the Western Conference. Boston drop to 27-46 and 17-19 at home with today's loss. They remain at #5 in the Atlantic and stay at #11 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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