The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night, overcoming a strong performance from Luka Doncic. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, ensuring a solid win in their home arena.
Phoenix never trailed after the first quarter, but the Mavericks kept the game competitive. Doncic scored 40 points and collected 10 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving added 22 points for Dallas.
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Suns held a 91-80 lead. They extended their advantage to 105-90 six minutes into the final period, demonstrating their ability to maintain control.
Devin Booker contributed significantly with 21 points, and rookie Ryan Dunn made a notable impact with 13 points in his first career start. Tyus Jones added seven assists, facilitating the Suns’ offensive flow.
Doncic started the game hot, scoring 23 points in the first half. However, he cooled off after the break, finishing the night shooting 12 of 25 from the field, including five of 13 from three-point range.
Klay Thompson provided support for the Mavericks, scoring 19 points, with five three-pointers. However, Dallas struggled offensively throughout the game.
Phoenix rebounded from a disappointing loss against the Lakers, where they blew a 22-point lead. They played without key players Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen, who were unavailable due to injury and personal reasons.
The Mavericks struggled from the field, shooting just 39.8% overall. Their bench was largely ineffective, contributing only nine points throughout the contest.
