Live stream: Suns 130, Mavericks 126
The Phoenix Suns (36-29) play against the Dallas Mavericks (33-32) at American Airlines Center
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Game Time: 1:00 PM EST on Sunday March 5, 2023
Phoenix Suns 130, Dallas Mavericks 126 (Final)
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Phoenix Suns @Suns
Game’s top scorer: Kevin Durant! 💥
37 PTS (12-17 FG)
7 REB
3 AST
1 BLK pic.twitter.com/6hmtNosaTW – 4:14 PM
Game’s top scorer: Kevin Durant! 💥
37 PTS (12-17 FG)
7 REB
3 AST
1 BLK pic.twitter.com/6hmtNosaTW – 4:14 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Hardaway on Doncic and Booker going jaw-to-jaw:
“I love it because I know 77 isn t going to back down from anybody.”
He said he figured it was inevitable because of what happened between Booker and Doncic in the playoffs. – 4:13 PM
Hardaway on Doncic and Booker going jaw-to-jaw:
“I love it because I know 77 isn t going to back down from anybody.”
He said he figured it was inevitable because of what happened between Booker and Doncic in the playoffs. – 4:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He did his thing.” Josh Okogie.
Ish Wainright hitting four 3s in helping #Suns top #Mavs.
“Mom was in the stands.” pic.twitter.com/9LPMj7ikMV – 4:08 PM
“He did his thing.” Josh Okogie.
Ish Wainright hitting four 3s in helping #Suns top #Mavs.
“Mom was in the stands.” pic.twitter.com/9LPMj7ikMV – 4:08 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Devin Booker’s last three games 📈
37 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST
35 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
36 PTS, 5 REB, 10 AST
3-0 pic.twitter.com/1HCRo8cCwd – 4:08 PM
Devin Booker’s last three games 📈
37 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST 35 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST 36 PTS, 5 REB, 10 AST 3-0 pic.twitter.com/1HCRo8cCwd – 4:08 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Third-straight 35+ point game🔥
Book with today’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/OPA19Aarny – 4:03 PM
Third-straight 35+ point game🔥
Book with today’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/OPA19Aarny – 4:03 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Overall, a solid game. Surprised Mavs could stay with the Suns with Luka being clearly off … still sucks to lose. – 4:02 PM
Overall, a solid game. Surprised Mavs could stay with the Suns with Luka being clearly off … still sucks to lose. – 4:02 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant in his first 3 games with the Suns:
26.7 PPG
7.3 RPG
3.7 APG
1.3 BPG
29-42 FG (69%)
7-13 3P (53.8%) pic.twitter.com/ydYkyTd6M3 – 3:57 PM
Kevin Durant in his first 3 games with the Suns:
26.7 PPG
7.3 RPG
3.7 APG
1.3 BPG
29-42 FG (69%)
7-13 3P (53.8%) pic.twitter.com/ydYkyTd6M3 – 3:57 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Oh and by the way, we hit 11 threes tonight as Ish tied his career-high with 4! Get those burgers!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/me0ZzVzgVW – 3:53 PM
Oh and by the way, we hit 11 threes tonight as Ish tied his career-high with 4! Get those burgers!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/me0ZzVzgVW – 3:53 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
4Q for Chris Paul and Ish Wainright
14 points
4-6 from 3
As great as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are, this team sinks or swims based on the rest of the roster. – 3:53 PM
4Q for Chris Paul and Ish Wainright
14 points
4-6 from 3
As great as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are, this team sinks or swims based on the rest of the roster. – 3:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
KD and Book go off! Suns undefeated with Durant! Drama with Luka in the clutch!
We’re gonna talk about it all on @PHNX_Suns right now so get in here:
https://t.co/MNknlPpVvI pic.twitter.com/tN4vXShAuz – 3:52 PM
KD and Book go off! Suns undefeated with Durant! Drama with Luka in the clutch!
We’re gonna talk about it all on @PHNX_Suns right now so get in here:
https://t.co/MNknlPpVvI pic.twitter.com/tN4vXShAuz – 3:52 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Final Phoenix Suns shot chart from the game vs. Dallas.
Thoughts:
1) Will be interesting to see teams’ strategy (not) guarding Okogie to load up on KD/Booker
2) Go ahead and load up, might not matter
3) Mid range alive and well
4) Only 6 of those Xs and Os are Ayton’s pic.twitter.com/DzUrHvlPRZ – 3:51 PM
Final Phoenix Suns shot chart from the game vs. Dallas.
Thoughts:
1) Will be interesting to see teams’ strategy (not) guarding Okogie to load up on KD/Booker
2) Go ahead and load up, might not matter
3) Mid range alive and well
4) Only 6 of those Xs and Os are Ayton’s pic.twitter.com/DzUrHvlPRZ – 3:51 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Dallas shooting 40% from 3 and shooting 92% on 38 FTs and still losing this game to Phoenix at home feels a little ominous to me. Know Kyrie/Luka didn’t combine to shoot it great from 3 so there’s upside, but that felt like a strong Dallas performance on offense. – 3:50 PM
Dallas shooting 40% from 3 and shooting 92% on 38 FTs and still losing this game to Phoenix at home feels a little ominous to me. Know Kyrie/Luka didn’t combine to shoot it great from 3 so there’s upside, but that felt like a strong Dallas performance on offense. – 3:50 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Final. Back at it on Tuesday.
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/iAcWEmBl6o – 3:49 PM
Final. Back at it on Tuesday.
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/iAcWEmBl6o – 3:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant with 37-7-3 on 12-of-17 shooting.
Devin Booker with 36-5-10 on 15-of-25 shooting. – 3:46 PM
Kevin Durant with 37-7-3 on 12-of-17 shooting.
Devin Booker with 36-5-10 on 15-of-25 shooting. – 3:46 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kevin Durant with 37-7-3 on 12-of-17 shooting.
Devin Booker with 36-5-10 on 15-of-25 shooting – 3:46 PM
Kevin Durant with 37-7-3 on 12-of-17 shooting.
Devin Booker with 36-5-10 on 15-of-25 shooting – 3:46 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic (34pts) falls to Kevin Durant and bumps into Devin Booker after missing the chance to tie #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 3:46 PM
Luka Doncic (34pts) falls to Kevin Durant and bumps into Devin Booker after missing the chance to tie #NBASundays
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 3:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 130, DAL 126
Durant: 37 Pts, 7 Reb, 12-17 FG
Booker: 36-10-5, 15-25 FG
Ayton: 9 Pts, 16 Reb, 4-6 FG
Doncic: 34 Pts, 9 Reb, 8-23 FG, 17-19 FT
Irving: 30 Pts, 7 Ast, 10-19 FG
Fun fact: The Phoenix Suns have still never lost with Kevin Durant – 3:44 PM
Final: PHX 130, DAL 126
Durant: 37 Pts, 7 Reb, 12-17 FG
Booker: 36-10-5, 15-25 FG
Ayton: 9 Pts, 16 Reb, 4-6 FG
Doncic: 34 Pts, 9 Reb, 8-23 FG, 17-19 FT
Irving: 30 Pts, 7 Ast, 10-19 FG
Fun fact: The Phoenix Suns have still never lost with Kevin Durant – 3:44 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combine for 73 points on 27-of-43 shooting (62.3%) in the Suns’ win over the Mavericks.
Booker has now scored 35+ points in every game alongside Durant thus far. – 3:44 PM
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combine for 73 points on 27-of-43 shooting (62.3%) in the Suns’ win over the Mavericks.
Booker has now scored 35+ points in every game alongside Durant thus far. – 3:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Booker is 12-6 vs Luka in his career, including playoffs. pic.twitter.com/a8D35RSV65 – 3:44 PM
Booker is 12-6 vs Luka in his career, including playoffs. pic.twitter.com/a8D35RSV65 – 3:44 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Luka and Book getting into it with 3.5 seconds left in the game 👀🍿
🎥: @DorothyJGentry
pic.twitter.com/MBVxLN1oHJ – 3:42 PM
Luka and Book getting into it with 3.5 seconds left in the game 👀🍿
🎥: @DorothyJGentry
pic.twitter.com/MBVxLN1oHJ – 3:42 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
I’d say that Dallas’ options for a KD stopper are poor but ‘poor’ might be too kind of a word choice. – 3:42 PM
I’d say that Dallas’ options for a KD stopper are poor but ‘poor’ might be too kind of a word choice. – 3:42 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Luka and Book getting into it with 3.5 secs left 👀🍿
twitter.com/LakeShowYo/sta… – 3:41 PM
Luka and Book getting into it with 3.5 secs left 👀🍿
twitter.com/LakeShowYo/sta… – 3:41 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
With this Phoenix win (barring something crazy in the final 3.5 seconds), the Mavericks and Clippers will currently be in the 7-8 spots in the West, and Minnesota will move into sixth. Going to be a wild final five weeks of the season. – 3:40 PM
With this Phoenix win (barring something crazy in the final 3.5 seconds), the Mavericks and Clippers will currently be in the 7-8 spots in the West, and Minnesota will move into sixth. Going to be a wild final five weeks of the season. – 3:40 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
As always, easy for Booker to talk when he’s up … though takes a lot of nerve to do so after playoffs last year. – 3:40 PM
As always, easy for Booker to talk when he’s up … though takes a lot of nerve to do so after playoffs last year. – 3:40 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Definitely want to see Suns / Mavs in the first round now. Lotta gas for that fire. – 3:40 PM
Definitely want to see Suns / Mavs in the first round now. Lotta gas for that fire. – 3:40 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Booker might have been telling the ref that Doncic pushed off, which is an indirect taunt. – 3:40 PM
Booker might have been telling the ref that Doncic pushed off, which is an indirect taunt. – 3:40 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Good job by the refs in Dallas. Double tech is the right call there. Let players decide this game. Just some harmless trash talk and intensity – 3:39 PM
Good job by the refs in Dallas. Double tech is the right call there. Let players decide this game. Just some harmless trash talk and intensity – 3:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker was talking to the official about a pushoff and Luka Doncic said something to him. At that point Book said something back, and then Doncic got in his face. Double techs for that is pretty wild – 3:39 PM
Devin Booker was talking to the official about a pushoff and Luka Doncic said something to him. At that point Book said something back, and then Doncic got in his face. Double techs for that is pretty wild – 3:39 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Hubie keeps saying Booker was yapping at Doncic, but he pretty clearly was jawing at a ref – 3:38 PM
Hubie keeps saying Booker was yapping at Doncic, but he pretty clearly was jawing at a ref – 3:38 PM
Howard Chen @TheHoChen
Luka did the work to get the easy look but couldn’t get the ball to fall through – 3:38 PM
Luka did the work to get the easy look but couldn’t get the ball to fall through – 3:38 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Just explained to my girlfriend why the Suns/Mavs don’t like each other, and that KD and Kyrie were on the same team a month ago. Felt like I was explaining a soap opera lol – 3:38 PM
Just explained to my girlfriend why the Suns/Mavs don’t like each other, and that KD and Kyrie were on the same team a month ago. Felt like I was explaining a soap opera lol – 3:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka miss.
Durant rebound.
Luka and Booker have words. #Suns up 2 with 3.5 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/CD25Lu1F1V – 3:38 PM
Luka miss.
Durant rebound.
Luka and Booker have words. #Suns up 2 with 3.5 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/CD25Lu1F1V – 3:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant pullup. #Suns up 2 with 11.7 left pic.twitter.com/IQKRlFEG2A – 3:38 PM
Durant pullup. #Suns up 2 with 11.7 left pic.twitter.com/IQKRlFEG2A – 3:38 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic misses, puts hands on knees, then apparently Booker decided he had to weigh in. Now fans chanting “Booker sucks!” pic.twitter.com/1LD1VUxl1J – 3:37 PM
Doncic misses, puts hands on knees, then apparently Booker decided he had to weigh in. Now fans chanting “Booker sucks!” pic.twitter.com/1LD1VUxl1J – 3:37 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Give me more of this Suns/Mavs matchup!! Luka and Booker going at it lol Love it! – 3:37 PM
Give me more of this Suns/Mavs matchup!! Luka and Booker going at it lol Love it! – 3:37 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Devin Booker talking after how Luka sent him home last year is absolutely hilarious. – 3:36 PM
Devin Booker talking after how Luka sent him home last year is absolutely hilarious. – 3:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I love how much Devin Booker and Luka Doncic do not like each other. Gimme a real NBA rivalry – 3:36 PM
I love how much Devin Booker and Luka Doncic do not like each other. Gimme a real NBA rivalry – 3:36 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
“Shut the f— up,” Luka Doncic said to Devin Booker before their little face-to-face. Booker taunted Doncic for missing a layup that would have tied it up. – 3:36 PM
“Shut the f— up,” Luka Doncic said to Devin Booker before their little face-to-face. Booker taunted Doncic for missing a layup that would have tied it up. – 3:36 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
ay caramba KD good
https://t.co/v5IXJqEJXz pic.twitter.com/hjbl28A6j7 – 3:36 PM
ay caramba KD good
https://t.co/v5IXJqEJXz pic.twitter.com/hjbl28A6j7 – 3:36 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
All KD needs is a spot somewhere within 18 feet of the basket to plant his feet. – 3:35 PM
All KD needs is a spot somewhere within 18 feet of the basket to plant his feet. – 3:35 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kevin Durant just makes it look so easy. Nothing Hardaway could do. – 3:35 PM
Kevin Durant just makes it look so easy. Nothing Hardaway could do. – 3:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
That’s why you give up some good players and four picks for Kevin Durant. – 3:34 PM
That’s why you give up some good players and four picks for Kevin Durant. – 3:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
KD with a midrange jumper with 11.7 to go. Suns up 128-126. Mavs with a chance to tie or win. – 3:34 PM
KD with a midrange jumper with 11.7 to go. Suns up 128-126. Mavs with a chance to tie or win. – 3:34 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
My Pet Peeve in hoops is illustrated by that CP3 play, pump fakes in the midrange and gets the defender in the air and doesn’t go up to draw the FTs. the FTs are worth 1.8ish. – 3:33 PM
My Pet Peeve in hoops is illustrated by that CP3 play, pump fakes in the midrange and gets the defender in the air and doesn’t go up to draw the FTs. the FTs are worth 1.8ish. – 3:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The player Suns are closing with today in Dallas along with KD Book CP3 Ayton
Shout out to Ish Wainright pic.twitter.com/NQ6lv58Q39 – 3:32 PM
The player Suns are closing with today in Dallas along with KD Book CP3 Ayton
Shout out to Ish Wainright pic.twitter.com/NQ6lv58Q39 – 3:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Wainright has tied career high for made 3s with four (4-of-5). #Suns – 3:31 PM
Wainright has tied career high for made 3s with four (4-of-5). #Suns – 3:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Great examples of the wide open looks the other guys are gonna get with defenses scrambling to cover KD and Book. Ish Wainright buries one, CP3 misses one, but those are high-quality shots – 3:31 PM
Great examples of the wide open looks the other guys are gonna get with defenses scrambling to cover KD and Book. Ish Wainright buries one, CP3 misses one, but those are high-quality shots – 3:31 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Every time someone other than Booker/KD/Kyrie/Luka shoots, I look at them like Will did Carlton – 3:28 PM
Every time someone other than Booker/KD/Kyrie/Luka shoots, I look at them like Will did Carlton – 3:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Clearly out of bounds on the Suns, but Dallas had no coaching challenges. – 3:28 PM
Clearly out of bounds on the Suns, but Dallas had no coaching challenges. – 3:28 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
If the basketball gods want to give us seven games of Suns/Mavs in May, I’m good with that. – 3:26 PM
If the basketball gods want to give us seven games of Suns/Mavs in May, I’m good with that. – 3:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Half of Luka Doncic’s 30 points have come from the FT line. That’s rough when they’ve held him to 7-of-19 shooting so far – 3:25 PM
Half of Luka Doncic’s 30 points have come from the FT line. That’s rough when they’ve held him to 7-of-19 shooting so far – 3:25 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Man Booker did an awesome job fighting over the screen but then Doncic gets the bump and-1 still. – 3:24 PM
Man Booker did an awesome job fighting over the screen but then Doncic gets the bump and-1 still. – 3:24 PM
Quinn Cook @QCook323
KEVIN DURANT IS THE BEST OFFENSIVE PLAYER WE HAVE EVER SEEENNN!!! Nah frrrrrrr – 3:23 PM
KEVIN DURANT IS THE BEST OFFENSIVE PLAYER WE HAVE EVER SEEENNN!!! Nah frrrrrrr – 3:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker puts #Suns up, but Ayton called for foul guarding Wood.
Ayton receives tech to boot after picking up 5th foul. – 3:22 PM
Booker puts #Suns up, but Ayton called for foul guarding Wood.
Ayton receives tech to boot after picking up 5th foul. – 3:22 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Curious to see if the Suns got back to Okogie to close the game. – 3:17 PM
Curious to see if the Suns got back to Okogie to close the game. – 3:17 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Mavericks were +6 for the game during the Luka bench minutes. That’s huge, but they clearly waited a bit too long to get him back in. – 3:17 PM
Mavericks were +6 for the game during the Luka bench minutes. That’s huge, but they clearly waited a bit too long to get him back in. – 3:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
If Durant plays rest of way, 40 minutes. #Suns down 6 as Irving scores 3 over Wainright. – 3:14 PM
If Durant plays rest of way, 40 minutes. #Suns down 6 as Irving scores 3 over Wainright. – 3:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Hardaway pulls chair on Ayton, but Ayton doesn’t need more than one dribble, if that to just turn and shoot over him. #Suns down 3.
6:56 left. The team that goes on a run in this next three minutes will pull away. If neither team does, coming down to final possession. #Mavs – 3:12 PM
Hardaway pulls chair on Ayton, but Ayton doesn’t need more than one dribble, if that to just turn and shoot over him. #Suns down 3.
6:56 left. The team that goes on a run in this next three minutes will pull away. If neither team does, coming down to final possession. #Mavs – 3:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul 3.
I think Dallas forced the ball to Wainright, but then #Suns kept moving it.
Down 3. – 3:09 PM
Paul 3.
I think Dallas forced the ball to Wainright, but then #Suns kept moving it.
Down 3. – 3:09 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
How unhappy are NBA referees that Luka learned how to speak English? – 3:08 PM
How unhappy are NBA referees that Luka learned how to speak English? – 3:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Christian Wood has taken over the game offensively. He has 10 of Dallas’ 13 points in the fourth quarter. – 3:07 PM
Christian Wood has taken over the game offensively. He has 10 of Dallas’ 13 points in the fourth quarter. – 3:07 PM
Jacob Evans @JacobEvans_1
We should all appreciate watching this suns mavs game . Elite players – 3:02 PM
We should all appreciate watching this suns mavs game . Elite players – 3:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker jumper. #Suns up one, 96-95, going into 4th. pic.twitter.com/Uuw1sPEspX – 2:59 PM
Booker jumper. #Suns up one, 96-95, going into 4th. pic.twitter.com/Uuw1sPEspX – 2:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 96, DAL 95
Booker: 30 Pts, 7 Ast, 12-21 FG
Durant: 28 Pts, 9-13 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 14 Reb, 3-5 FG
Doncic: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 6-18 FG, 14-16 FT – 2:58 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 96, DAL 95
Booker: 30 Pts, 7 Ast, 12-21 FG
Durant: 28 Pts, 9-13 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 14 Reb, 3-5 FG
Doncic: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 6-18 FG, 14-16 FT – 2:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: DAL 95, PHX 96
Booker: 30 Pts, 7 Ast, 12-21 FG
Durant: 28 Pts, 9-13 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 14 Reb, 3-5 FG
Doncic: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 6-18 FG, 14-16 FT – 2:58 PM
End of 3Q: DAL 95, PHX 96
Booker: 30 Pts, 7 Ast, 12-21 FG
Durant: 28 Pts, 9-13 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 14 Reb, 3-5 FG
Doncic: 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 6-18 FG, 14-16 FT – 2:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Ten free-throws attempts for Doncic in the third quarter alone. Made 9 of them. Suns rallied, though, to take a 96-95 lead into the fourth quarter. – 2:57 PM
Ten free-throws attempts for Doncic in the third quarter alone. Made 9 of them. Suns rallied, though, to take a 96-95 lead into the fourth quarter. – 2:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Wainright checking in.
My guess. Guard Luka after Luka just went at Payne.
Durant out, Wainright in. #Suns down 8. – 2:53 PM
Wainright checking in.
My guess. Guard Luka after Luka just went at Payne.
Durant out, Wainright in. #Suns down 8. – 2:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant up to 28 points in 28 minutes on 9-of-12 shooting. Still marveling at how quickly and seamlessly he’s fit in – 2:52 PM
Kevin Durant up to 28 points in 28 minutes on 9-of-12 shooting. Still marveling at how quickly and seamlessly he’s fit in – 2:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got Ayton, Paul, out, Payne, Landale in.
Durant drive, finish over the top. #Suns down 8 as Luka answers. – 2:48 PM
Got Ayton, Paul, out, Payne, Landale in.
Durant drive, finish over the top. #Suns down 8 as Luka answers. – 2:48 PM
Deonte Burton @DeonteBurton
Love luka man great great player will be a HOF’mer one day but he complains way to much to the ref some is coo and legit but complains and flops a lot maybe be the Europe ball in him lol – 2:47 PM
Love luka man great great player will be a HOF’mer one day but he complains way to much to the ref some is coo and legit but complains and flops a lot maybe be the Europe ball in him lol – 2:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka bully ball on Booker. Scores. Fouled.
If you let Luka move you with the first and follow up shoulder, he’s deep in the paint.
Durant answer. #Suns down 6. – 2:44 PM
Luka bully ball on Booker. Scores. Fouled.
If you let Luka move you with the first and follow up shoulder, he’s deep in the paint.
Durant answer. #Suns down 6. – 2:44 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Hardaway checking back in. Will soon find out if he can keep his first-half hot run going after a long halftime and start of the third quarter rest. – 2:44 PM
Hardaway checking back in. Will soon find out if he can keep his first-half hot run going after a long halftime and start of the third quarter rest. – 2:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The timeline could not handle a Suns-Mavs playoff series. The toxicity would melt the app itself – 2:42 PM
The timeline could not handle a Suns-Mavs playoff series. The toxicity would melt the app itself – 2:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Irving starting to heat up. Has 11 in quarter, 20 for game.
#Suns frustrated with whistle. Down 8 – 2:42 PM
Irving starting to heat up. Has 11 in quarter, 20 for game.
#Suns frustrated with whistle. Down 8 – 2:42 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
That was a particularly hilarious version of The Takeback because Doncic knew what CP3 was trying to do and still lost it – 2:41 PM
That was a particularly hilarious version of The Takeback because Doncic knew what CP3 was trying to do and still lost it – 2:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker smile is turning into serious WTH after not getting the call.
Green now guarding Durant, who is fouled by him.
#Mavs played zone, used multiple guys to guard him. This is formula to try to slow him down.
He’s taken one shot from the field in 2nd half. #Suns down 7. – 2:39 PM
Booker smile is turning into serious WTH after not getting the call.
Green now guarding Durant, who is fouled by him.
#Mavs played zone, used multiple guys to guard him. This is formula to try to slow him down.
He’s taken one shot from the field in 2nd half. #Suns down 7. – 2:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker smile is turning into serious WTH after not getting the call.
Green now guarding Durant, who is fouled by him.
#Mavs have played zone, used multiple guys to guard him. This is the formula to try to slow him down.
He’s taken one shot from the field. #Suns down 7. – 2:38 PM
Booker smile is turning into serious WTH after not getting the call.
Green now guarding Durant, who is fouled by him.
#Mavs have played zone, used multiple guys to guard him. This is the formula to try to slow him down.
He’s taken one shot from the field. #Suns down 7. – 2:38 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Durant’s first points since the second quarter. He scored 16 of Phoenix’s first 41 points. Hadn’t scored since. – 2:37 PM
Durant’s first points since the second quarter. He scored 16 of Phoenix’s first 41 points. Hadn’t scored since. – 2:37 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A lot of the formula for beating Phoenix this postseason is going to boil down to things we’re seeing today.
If Josh Okogie and Torrey Craig make the open 3’s teams give them, the Suns are probably going to win the title. If they don’t? Things get harder. – 2:37 PM
A lot of the formula for beating Phoenix this postseason is going to boil down to things we’re seeing today.
If Josh Okogie and Torrey Craig make the open 3’s teams give them, the Suns are probably going to win the title. If they don’t? Things get harder. – 2:37 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Is Okogie’s defense on Luka/Kyrie thus far outweighing his 0 for 8 shooting on corner 3s? – 2:35 PM
Is Okogie’s defense on Luka/Kyrie thus far outweighing his 0 for 8 shooting on corner 3s? – 2:35 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
That’s what you call a good use of a coach’s challenge. Instead of Dallas leading 71-66 and Doncic getting called for his second foul, his field goal counts and he completed the 3-point play for a 74-66 lead. – 2:35 PM
That’s what you call a good use of a coach’s challenge. Instead of Dallas leading 71-66 and Doncic getting called for his second foul, his field goal counts and he completed the 3-point play for a 74-66 lead. – 2:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
For reference, Josh Okogie was shooting 42.3% from 3 (on 3.5 attempts per game) since the start of 2023. But for a career 29% 3P shooter, you figured regression would kick in at some point – 2:34 PM
For reference, Josh Okogie was shooting 42.3% from 3 (on 3.5 attempts per game) since the start of 2023. But for a career 29% 3P shooter, you figured regression would kick in at some point – 2:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Count the bucket and a free throw to come after Kidd and Luka challenge an offensive foul call and it’s overturned. Mavericks up 73-66 with the free throw to come and 8:25 left in the third. – 2:33 PM
Count the bucket and a free throw to come after Kidd and Luka challenge an offensive foul call and it’s overturned. Mavericks up 73-66 with the free throw to come and 8:25 left in the third. – 2:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I expected some Josh Okogie regression, I just didn’t expect it all to happen in one game. He’s 0-for-7 from 3 today – 2:30 PM
I expected some Josh Okogie regression, I just didn’t expect it all to happen in one game. He’s 0-for-7 from 3 today – 2:30 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns draw 3 fouls in the first 76 seconds of the second half. Two of them were shooting fouls. – 2:28 PM
Suns draw 3 fouls in the first 76 seconds of the second half. Two of them were shooting fouls. – 2:28 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Penny Hardaway takes microphone after the game. “Our season is not over,” he tells the crowd. “We’re going to keep fighting for this city.” – 2:18 PM
Penny Hardaway takes microphone after the game. “Our season is not over,” he tells the crowd. “We’re going to keep fighting for this city.” – 2:18 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Penny Hardaway gets on the arena mic after the game and addresses crowd. “Our season is not done. We’re gonna go to the tournament … and keep fighting for this city.” – 2:17 PM
Penny Hardaway gets on the arena mic after the game and addresses crowd. “Our season is not done. We’re gonna go to the tournament … and keep fighting for this city.” – 2:17 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
KD and Book combine for 33 at the half.
BOOKER – 17 PTS, 3 AST
DURANT – 16 PTS, 4 REB pic.twitter.com/T3jbf1eJNX – 2:15 PM
KD and Book combine for 33 at the half.
BOOKER – 17 PTS, 3 AST
DURANT – 16 PTS, 4 REB pic.twitter.com/T3jbf1eJNX – 2:15 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Huge 1st half for Tim Hardaway as he goes off for 18 inc 5-6 from 3pt. Mavs lead PHC 62-59. For Hardaqway the 14th time this yr he’s had 5 3ptrs in a game. Only the 3rd Man ever (McCloud 20 in 96. Luka 14, 15, 15 the last 3 yrs to do it. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 2:12 PM
Huge 1st half for Tim Hardaway as he goes off for 18 inc 5-6 from 3pt. Mavs lead PHC 62-59. For Hardaqway the 14th time this yr he’s had 5 3ptrs in a game. Only the 3rd Man ever (McCloud 20 in 96. Luka 14, 15, 15 the last 3 yrs to do it. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 2:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Bench points:
Mavs – 34; Suns – 11
3P shooting:
Mavs – 10-22; Suns – 4-16
FTs:
Mavs – 14-15; Suns – 5-7
Points in the paint:
Mavs – 14; Suns – 30 – 2:10 PM
Bench points:
Mavs – 34; Suns – 11
3P shooting:
Mavs – 10-22; Suns – 4-16
FTs:
Mavs – 14-15; Suns – 5-7
Points in the paint:
Mavs – 14; Suns – 30 – 2:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
It’s always hindsight 20/20, but Ayton has taken five shots in 17 minutes. Seems to be moving fine.
Playing against team that doesn’t play its size (JaVale McGee). #Suns down 62-59 at half. #Mavs – 2:09 PM
It’s always hindsight 20/20, but Ayton has taken five shots in 17 minutes. Seems to be moving fine.
Playing against team that doesn’t play its size (JaVale McGee). #Suns down 62-59 at half. #Mavs – 2:09 PM
Howard Chen @TheHoChen
“Damion Lee having an issue getting his pants off.”
A few seconds later…
“Maybe I should rephrase that”
Funny moment just now, Mike Breen meant warmup pants btw, but still funny 🤣🤣 – 2:09 PM
“Damion Lee having an issue getting his pants off.”
A few seconds later…
“Maybe I should rephrase that”
Funny moment just now, Mike Breen meant warmup pants btw, but still funny 🤣🤣 – 2:09 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
24 minutes to play.
@Lexus | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/UZv0OOXJzF – 2:09 PM
24 minutes to play.
@Lexus | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/UZv0OOXJzF – 2:09 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs up 62-59 at halftime. Luka mad about the last shot, when he thought he got hacked by Chris Paul, but he also gave a little forearm push-off to get some space. So, probably a good no-call. Second half is going to be must-watch TV, unless you’re lucky enough to be at AAC. – 2:09 PM
Mavs up 62-59 at halftime. Luka mad about the last shot, when he thought he got hacked by Chris Paul, but he also gave a little forearm push-off to get some space. So, probably a good no-call. Second half is going to be must-watch TV, unless you’re lucky enough to be at AAC. – 2:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: DAL 62, PHX 59
Booker: 17 Pts, 8-13 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 6-8 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 9 Reb, 3-5 FG
Hardaway: 18 Pts, 5-6 3P – 2:09 PM
Halftime: DAL 62, PHX 59
Booker: 17 Pts, 8-13 FG
Durant: 16 Pts, 6-8 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 9 Reb, 3-5 FG
Hardaway: 18 Pts, 5-6 3P – 2:09 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I feel like Chris Paul is ultimately going to wind up averaging a typical 15-18 PPG in the playoffs, but it’s gonna come with him taking like six shots in most of the games and then scoring like 35 in three huge games during the run. – 2:07 PM
I feel like Chris Paul is ultimately going to wind up averaging a typical 15-18 PPG in the playoffs, but it’s gonna come with him taking like six shots in most of the games and then scoring like 35 in three huge games during the run. – 2:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie 2-of-9 (0-for-5 from 3).
He went 5-of-10 vs. Bulls from deep Friday.
Lee in for Okogie. #Suns #Mavs – 2:07 PM
Okogie 2-of-9 (0-for-5 from 3).
He went 5-of-10 vs. Bulls from deep Friday.
Lee in for Okogie. #Suns #Mavs – 2:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Referee Eric Lewis just had words for Kidd and Williams. Keep an eye on this moving forward. #Suns #Mavs – 2:05 PM
Referee Eric Lewis just had words for Kidd and Williams. Keep an eye on this moving forward. #Suns #Mavs – 2:05 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book with the 🏦
15 points for @Devin Booker so far. pic.twitter.com/CAF5nAxShC – 2:02 PM
Book with the 🏦
15 points for @Devin Booker so far. pic.twitter.com/CAF5nAxShC – 2:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Since the All-Star break, Tim Hardaway is 21-of-35 from three-point range. That includes five of six today against the Suns. He has 81 points (and counting) in those four-and-a-half games. – 2:00 PM
Since the All-Star break, Tim Hardaway is 21-of-35 from three-point range. That includes five of six today against the Suns. He has 81 points (and counting) in those four-and-a-half games. – 2:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Hardaway leads all scorers with 18 points. Most of the attention is on the stars, but Hardaway is coming up big: He’s 5-of-6 from the field — all of his shots have been 3-point attempts. – 1:59 PM
Hardaway leads all scorers with 18 points. Most of the attention is on the stars, but Hardaway is coming up big: He’s 5-of-6 from the field — all of his shots have been 3-point attempts. – 1:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got serious shot makers in this one.
Like going on a job interview serious.
#Suns down four with 2:30 left in half. #Mavs – 1:59 PM
Got serious shot makers in this one.
Like going on a job interview serious.
#Suns down four with 2:30 left in half. #Mavs – 1:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Difference in this game so far bench scoring (34-11 Mavs), 3P shooting (10-for-20 for Mavs, 4-for-14 for Suns) and FTAs (13-5 Mavs) – 1:59 PM
Difference in this game so far bench scoring (34-11 Mavs), 3P shooting (10-for-20 for Mavs, 4-for-14 for Suns) and FTAs (13-5 Mavs) – 1:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka 3 over Ayton.
#Suns down 5. #Mavs pic.twitter.com/ZbDJzL6Icg – 1:58 PM
Luka 3 over Ayton.
#Suns down 5. #Mavs pic.twitter.com/ZbDJzL6Icg – 1:58 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Luka Doncic is playing through obvious discomfort — appears to be a left leg issue — but still creating offense as a distributor after a brief stint back in the locker room to get some extra stretching.
Then he decided to toss in a left-wing 3 before I could finish the tweet – 1:57 PM
Luka Doncic is playing through obvious discomfort — appears to be a left leg issue — but still creating offense as a distributor after a brief stint back in the locker room to get some extra stretching.
Then he decided to toss in a left-wing 3 before I could finish the tweet – 1:57 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic was grimacing as he dribbled upcourt. Certainly something to keep an eye on. – 1:57 PM
Doncic was grimacing as he dribbled upcourt. Certainly something to keep an eye on. – 1:57 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Okogie with the steal and Book with the finish on the other end
pic.twitter.com/PIrqp4dNOI – 1:56 PM
Okogie with the steal and Book with the finish on the other end
pic.twitter.com/PIrqp4dNOI – 1:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Hardaway Jr. is feeling it today. Has 15 (4-of-5 on 3s).
#Suns #Mavs tied 52-52. Under 5 left in half. – 1:55 PM
Hardaway Jr. is feeling it today. Has 15 (4-of-5 on 3s).
#Suns #Mavs tied 52-52. Under 5 left in half. – 1:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Just saw Paul giving Durant instruction.
Paul talked to me about that and how the two have respect for each other and how they approach the game. So don’t be surprised to see more of that.
Warren in for Durant. 16 points in 16 minutes. #Suns – 1:54 PM
Just saw Paul giving Durant instruction.
Paul talked to me about that and how the two have respect for each other and how they approach the game. So don’t be surprised to see more of that.
Warren in for Durant. 16 points in 16 minutes. #Suns – 1:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Feels almost inevitable that Josh Okogie is gonna get somebody in the playoffs, and if it’s in Phoenix it’s gonna blow the roof off – 1:54 PM
Feels almost inevitable that Josh Okogie is gonna get somebody in the playoffs, and if it’s in Phoenix it’s gonna blow the roof off – 1:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is going back in, so it appears he’s OK. Mavs training staff was working on his thigh during his time off the court. – 1:54 PM
Doncic is going back in, so it appears he’s OK. Mavs training staff was working on his thigh during his time off the court. – 1:54 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic just returned to the Mavs’ bench with manual therapist Casey Spangler. They did some stretching work in the back during Doncic’s normal rest period. He had a heating pad on his upper left leg pregame. – 1:50 PM
Luka Doncic just returned to the Mavs’ bench with manual therapist Casey Spangler. They did some stretching work in the back during Doncic’s normal rest period. He had a heating pad on his upper left leg pregame. – 1:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant has played 14 minutes. Only missed one shot, which was a 3.
16 points.
Still in game. I’m guessing he plays at least 30 minutes.
Hardaway Jr. 3. #Suns down 3. Timeout Phoenix with 7:24 left in half. – 1:49 PM
Durant has played 14 minutes. Only missed one shot, which was a 3.
16 points.
Still in game. I’m guessing he plays at least 30 minutes.
Hardaway Jr. 3. #Suns down 3. Timeout Phoenix with 7:24 left in half. – 1:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Tim Hardaway Jr. sizzling and the Mavericks have finally regained a lead at 47-44 with 7:24 left in the half. Lots of fun watching these two teams go at it. – 1:48 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. sizzling and the Mavericks have finally regained a lead at 47-44 with 7:24 left in the half. Lots of fun watching these two teams go at it. – 1:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Love that selflessness from Cam Payne. Had a decent look at a 3, but instead kicks it to Damion Lee in the corner for a higher percentage look – 1:46 PM
Love that selflessness from Cam Payne. Had a decent look at a 3, but instead kicks it to Damion Lee in the corner for a higher percentage look – 1:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
You just have to laugh at some of these Kevin Durant buckets. There’s no defense for them – 1:44 PM
You just have to laugh at some of these Kevin Durant buckets. There’s no defense for them – 1:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Irving backing up Lee for floater release
Durant answer with 5 points.
Hardaway Jr. 3. #Suns up 41-36 with 8:55 left in 1st half. – 1:43 PM
Irving backing up Lee for floater release
Durant answer with 5 points.
Hardaway Jr. 3. #Suns up 41-36 with 8:55 left in 1st half. – 1:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Mavs staying with zone, different guys matching u p with Durant up top.
Holiday off turnover. #Suns up 3. – 1:42 PM
#Mavs staying with zone, different guys matching u p with Durant up top.
Holiday off turnover. #Suns up 3. – 1:42 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
KD was cooking in the first 🔥
10 PTS
4-4 FG
1-1 3PT pic.twitter.com/7eG3lTLoeT – 1:41 PM
KD was cooking in the first 🔥
10 PTS
4-4 FG
1-1 3PT pic.twitter.com/7eG3lTLoeT – 1:41 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant playing off one another is unguardable. Pick your poison. pic.twitter.com/MDQufiJfnR – 1:40 PM
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant playing off one another is unguardable. Pick your poison. pic.twitter.com/MDQufiJfnR – 1:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker to Durant for 3.
#Suns 31 #Mavs 25 after one.
Durant 10 points in 10 minutes. Booker 7 and 3 assists.
Doncic 7 (1-of-7 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs). Irving 5. pic.twitter.com/Q3uiueEg1L – 1:40 PM
Booker to Durant for 3.
#Suns 31 #Mavs 25 after one.
Durant 10 points in 10 minutes. Booker 7 and 3 assists.
Doncic 7 (1-of-7 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs). Irving 5. pic.twitter.com/Q3uiueEg1L – 1:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting Durant with Lee, Payne, Craig and Ross to begin 2nd quarter. – 1:39 PM
#Suns starting Durant with Lee, Payne, Craig and Ross to begin 2nd quarter. – 1:39 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
1Q: 27-15 with Kevin Durant in the game
Outscored 10-4 on the bench – 1:39 PM
1Q: 27-15 with Kevin Durant in the game
Outscored 10-4 on the bench – 1:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Can’t say helping off Kevin Durant is the right call, but he hits a 3 right before the end of the 1Q. Offense has been great, shooting 64% with 22 points in the paint. Only piece left is hitting some 3s (2-for-7) – 1:37 PM
Can’t say helping off Kevin Durant is the right call, but he hits a 3 right before the end of the 1Q. Offense has been great, shooting 64% with 22 points in the paint. Only piece left is hitting some 3s (2-for-7) – 1:37 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Ive watched every minute of Durant in Phoenix and i still cant believe hes on The Suns – 1:37 PM
Ive watched every minute of Durant in Phoenix and i still cant believe hes on The Suns – 1:37 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks trail 31-25 after a quarter when Durant drains a three-pointer in the final seconds. Gonna be hard to beat the Suns if Mavs shoot 38 percent all game (and the Suns shoot 63 percent), which is what happened in the first quarter. – 1:36 PM
Mavericks trail 31-25 after a quarter when Durant drains a three-pointer in the final seconds. Gonna be hard to beat the Suns if Mavs shoot 38 percent all game (and the Suns shoot 63 percent), which is what happened in the first quarter. – 1:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
It appears that Devin Booker defensive attention setting up Kevin Durant open looks and Kevin Durant defensive attention setting up Devin Booker open looks is going to be a good thing for the Suns. – 1:36 PM
It appears that Devin Booker defensive attention setting up Kevin Durant open looks and Kevin Durant defensive attention setting up Devin Booker open looks is going to be a good thing for the Suns. – 1:36 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 31, DAL 25
Durant: 10 Pts, 4-4 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-3 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-8 FG
Doncic: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 1-7 FG – 1:36 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 31, DAL 25
Durant: 10 Pts, 4-4 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-3 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-8 FG
Doncic: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 1-7 FG – 1:36 PM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
How do you root for someone when Kyrie is on one team and KD is on the other? – 1:34 PM
How do you root for someone when Kyrie is on one team and KD is on the other? – 1:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Ross getting targeted for the second straight game. Picks up two fouls guarding Doncic. – 1:32 PM
Ross getting targeted for the second straight game. Picks up two fouls guarding Doncic. – 1:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Durant checking in for Landale. #Suns going small as Christian Wood is at the 5 for #Mavs – 1:32 PM
Durant checking in for Landale. #Suns going small as Christian Wood is at the 5 for #Mavs – 1:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OK
Now this may be the lineup to close 1st with Booker, Payne, Landale, Craig and Ross.
Thoughts? #Suns – 1:31 PM
OK
Now this may be the lineup to close 1st with Booker, Payne, Landale, Craig and Ross.
Thoughts? #Suns – 1:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Markieff Morris makes is presence known with a 3-pointer to bring Mavs within 23-19. – 1:28 PM
Markieff Morris makes is presence known with a 3-pointer to bring Mavs within 23-19. – 1:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Morris 3. Timeout #Suns up 23-19 with 2:39 left in 1st.
Monty Williams wanted foul on Hardaway Jr. guarding Booker.
“CALL IT!” he screamed.
Then talked to ref after Morris 3. #Mavs – 1:27 PM
Morris 3. Timeout #Suns up 23-19 with 2:39 left in 1st.
Monty Williams wanted foul on Hardaway Jr. guarding Booker.
“CALL IT!” he screamed.
Then talked to ref after Morris 3. #Mavs – 1:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie drive, stepped out of bounds.
Payne, Ross in, Paul, Durant out. #Suns – 1:25 PM
Okogie drive, stepped out of bounds.
Payne, Ross in, Paul, Durant out. #Suns – 1:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Suns are 10-of-13 from the field. Doesn’t matter how high-powered the Mavs’ offense is if they don’t slow Phoenix at least a little. – 1:22 PM
Suns are 10-of-13 from the field. Doesn’t matter how high-powered the Mavs’ offense is if they don’t slow Phoenix at least a little. – 1:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Again, Bullock forcing Durant into what would be a tough shot, but not for him.
Booker drive. Irving answer. #Suns up 19-14. – 1:22 PM
Again, Bullock forcing Durant into what would be a tough shot, but not for him.
Booker drive. Irving answer. #Suns up 19-14. – 1:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Lol how often do we see Chris Paul get enough space to drive for a wide open floater? Having KD and Book to worry about is unfair – 1:20 PM
Lol how often do we see Chris Paul get enough space to drive for a wide open floater? Having KD and Book to worry about is unfair – 1:20 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Durant double opens up Booker to attack a closeout which forces another double which opens up Paul to attack a closeout and he hits a floater.
Man. – 1:20 PM
Durant double opens up Booker to attack a closeout which forces another double which opens up Paul to attack a closeout and he hits a floater.
Man. – 1:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Giving 2nd shots to #Suns and #Mavs a no-no .
Paul in paint. #Suns up 15-10. – 1:19 PM
Giving 2nd shots to #Suns and #Mavs a no-no .
Paul in paint. #Suns up 15-10. – 1:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns building up Ayton to start the game. Low man (on Okogie) is coming over but if Ayton still gets the catch within 10 feet that’s a win for the Suns. – 1:17 PM
Suns building up Ayton to start the game. Low man (on Okogie) is coming over but if Ayton still gets the catch within 10 feet that’s a win for the Suns. – 1:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
5 assists on 6 made buckets to start, establishing Deandre Ayton early. I know people were somewhat concerned about his touches/FGAs after last game, but those will ebb and flow based on how defenses are playing this high-powered offense – 1:16 PM
5 assists on 6 made buckets to start, establishing Deandre Ayton early. I know people were somewhat concerned about his touches/FGAs after last game, but those will ebb and flow based on how defenses are playing this high-powered offense – 1:16 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
It may be Sunday, but KD said the bank was still open. pic.twitter.com/rZE9IbjU1F – 1:16 PM
It may be Sunday, but KD said the bank was still open. pic.twitter.com/rZE9IbjU1F – 1:16 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Suns have hit six of their first seven shots, five of them inside the paint or very near to it, and they lead Mavericks 13-7 in the early going. – 1:16 PM
Suns have hit six of their first seven shots, five of them inside the paint or very near to it, and they lead Mavericks 13-7 in the early going. – 1:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on court together since being traded to #Suns and #Mavs respectively. pic.twitter.com/GWjaZxfSA7 – 1:16 PM
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on court together since being traded to #Suns and #Mavs respectively. pic.twitter.com/GWjaZxfSA7 – 1:16 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Ayton was questionable to play with a sore toe, but he’s playing and playing well: 6 points and 2 rebounds in 3 minutes.
Suns 13, Mavs 7. – 1:16 PM
Ayton was questionable to play with a sore toe, but he’s playing and playing well: 6 points and 2 rebounds in 3 minutes.
Suns 13, Mavs 7. – 1:16 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’m watching Suns-Mavs but what in the holy hell is happening in this Liverpool match? – 1:16 PM
I’m watching Suns-Mavs but what in the holy hell is happening in this Liverpool match? – 1:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns are establishing their big man and utilizing their two high-level scorers through the mid-post.
OLD HEADS REJOICE! – 1:15 PM
Suns are establishing their big man and utilizing their two high-level scorers through the mid-post.
OLD HEADS REJOICE! – 1:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bullock did everything you could do on Durant.
Took away drive, pressured him and Durant still went off glass.
Then Durant with pocket pass to Ayton for dunk. #Suns up 13-7 with 8:21 left in 1st. #Mavs – 1:15 PM
Bullock did everything you could do on Durant.
Took away drive, pressured him and Durant still went off glass.
Then Durant with pocket pass to Ayton for dunk. #Suns up 13-7 with 8:21 left in 1st. #Mavs – 1:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton over Luka. 4 points.
Irving 3. Has 3. Tie game. #Suns #Mavs – 1:13 PM
Ayton over Luka. 4 points.
Irving 3. Has 3. Tie game. #Suns #Mavs – 1:13 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker on Irving. He’s taken on meaningful defensive assignments in the past and will have more now after the trade. Excited to see how he takes on the challenge (even though the Suns switch a lot). – 1:12 PM
Booker on Irving. He’s taken on meaningful defensive assignments in the past and will have more now after the trade. Excited to see how he takes on the challenge (even though the Suns switch a lot). – 1:12 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
ABC has the Mavs vs Suns broadcast exclusively today. Harp and I (and Skin on home games) have the remaining 17 games of the regular season on BSSW. You can always get fair and accurate Mavs-centric coverage w/ @Chuck Cooperstein and Brad on 97.1 and Victor Villalba in Spanish on 99.1. – 1:05 PM
ABC has the Mavs vs Suns broadcast exclusively today. Harp and I (and Skin on home games) have the remaining 17 games of the regular season on BSSW. You can always get fair and accurate Mavs-centric coverage w/ @Chuck Cooperstein and Brad on 97.1 and Victor Villalba in Spanish on 99.1. – 1:05 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Kyrie + Luka meets KD + This Suns Team = NBA teams, and contracts, are only as binding as their stars want them to be. Nearly impossible to see this match up two months ago, when Nets were half a game behind Celtics for best record in East – 1:03 PM
Kyrie + Luka meets KD + This Suns Team = NBA teams, and contracts, are only as binding as their stars want them to be. Nearly impossible to see this match up two months ago, when Nets were half a game behind Celtics for best record in East – 1:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
There he is.
Kyrie Irving.
#Suns at #Mavs pic.twitter.com/fxOQXIVt9x – 12:57 PM
There he is.
Kyrie Irving.
#Suns at #Mavs pic.twitter.com/fxOQXIVt9x – 12:57 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I’m fully prepared for the Nets Twitter meltdown when KD and Kyrie do their handshake postgame. – 12:53 PM
I’m fully prepared for the Nets Twitter meltdown when KD and Kyrie do their handshake postgame. – 12:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Game 3 of Kevin Durant era in Phoenix set to begin.
#Suns at #Mavs pic.twitter.com/01ISrbDkeZ – 12:52 PM
Game 3 of Kevin Durant era in Phoenix set to begin.
#Suns at #Mavs pic.twitter.com/01ISrbDkeZ – 12:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“KD will deliver a championship in Phoenix.”
🗣 @Jalen Rose pic.twitter.com/LgyVyC0sws – 12:44 PM
“KD will deliver a championship in Phoenix.”
🗣 @Jalen Rose pic.twitter.com/LgyVyC0sws – 12:44 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Green, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic
PHX starters: Okogie, Durant, Ayton, Booker, Paul
12:10 tip @971TheFreak – 12:34 PM
Mavs starters: Green, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic
PHX starters: Okogie, Durant, Ayton, Booker, Paul
12:10 tip @971TheFreak – 12:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters at #Mavs:
Chris Paul
Devin Booker
Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant
Deandre Ayton – 12:34 PM
#Suns starters at #Mavs:
Chris Paul
Devin Booker
Josh Okogie
Kevin Durant
Deandre Ayton – 12:34 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor today
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/uOOoMsmhlN – 12:31 PM
Your first five on the floor today
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/uOOoMsmhlN – 12:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
WAKE UP! The Suns take on the Mavs for today’s matinee game and @PHNX_Suns is going live to talk about it! Hop on in here:
https://t.co/NEjtDHFwiI pic.twitter.com/PhTcoHFrp6 – 12:29 PM
WAKE UP! The Suns take on the Mavs for today’s matinee game and @PHNX_Suns is going live to talk about it! Hop on in here:
https://t.co/NEjtDHFwiI pic.twitter.com/PhTcoHFrp6 – 12:29 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Penny Hardaway tried to steal some minutes with both Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams on the bench and Houston took advantage. Cougars have an early 19-11 lead and they’re hitting from outside so far. – 12:25 PM
Penny Hardaway tried to steal some minutes with both Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams on the bench and Houston took advantage. Cougars have an early 19-11 lead and they’re hitting from outside so far. – 12:25 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
KD and Kyrie face off today for the first time since being traded 🍿👀
Who’s getting the dub? pic.twitter.com/kTF3W8FLnZ – 12:18 PM
KD and Kyrie face off today for the first time since being traded 🍿👀
Who’s getting the dub? pic.twitter.com/kTF3W8FLnZ – 12:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns update: Deandre Ayton (knee) available for Sunday showdown at Dallas Mavericks #Suns #Mavs https://t.co/r6W8Ihyvy4 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/YfSVoFyRg9 – 12:16 PM
Suns update: Deandre Ayton (knee) available for Sunday showdown at Dallas Mavericks #Suns #Mavs https://t.co/r6W8Ihyvy4 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/YfSVoFyRg9 – 12:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton is doing some stretching exercises right now.
Not on the court. #Suns #Mavs – 12:01 PM
Deandre Ayton is doing some stretching exercises right now.
Not on the court. #Suns #Mavs – 12:01 PM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
Reagan Strange absolutely crushed the anthem. Wearing a Penny Hardaway jersey. – 12:00 PM
Reagan Strange absolutely crushed the anthem. Wearing a Penny Hardaway jersey. – 12:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams talking about Terrence Ross being on the floor with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as well as Josh Okogie being a defender on Luka Doncic. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/hiNRvWo7t3 – 11:54 AM
Monty Williams talking about Terrence Ross being on the floor with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker as well as Josh Okogie being a defender on Luka Doncic. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/hiNRvWo7t3 – 11:54 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Arriving in style.
@TISSOT | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ovfVnOfyGS – 11:51 AM
Arriving in style.
@TISSOT | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ovfVnOfyGS – 11:51 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns update: Deandre Ayton (knee) game-time decision for Sunday showdown at Dallas Mavericks #Suns #Mavs https://t.co/r6W8Ihyvy4 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jViBMD7aTb – 11:50 AM
Suns update: Deandre Ayton (knee) game-time decision for Sunday showdown at Dallas Mavericks #Suns #Mavs https://t.co/r6W8Ihyvy4 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jViBMD7aTb – 11:50 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Monty Williams on the Doncic-Irving challenge. pic.twitter.com/HxFoxOzWyU – 11:40 AM
Monty Williams on the Doncic-Irving challenge. pic.twitter.com/HxFoxOzWyU – 11:40 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton (knee) will be a game-time decision after he goes through his pre-game workout, #Suns coach Monty Williams said.
Terrence Ross (toe) is available. #Mavs – 11:37 AM
Deandre Ayton (knee) will be a game-time decision after he goes through his pre-game workout, #Suns coach Monty Williams said.
Terrence Ross (toe) is available. #Mavs – 11:37 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Monty Williams says Ayton is a gametime decision. Will warm up and see how he feels. – 11:33 AM
Monty Williams says Ayton is a gametime decision. Will warm up and see how he feels. – 11:33 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s early with Durant, but they’re a team that’s only going to get better.” Jason Kidd on #Suns with Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/ziLK7CwDpr – 11:30 AM
“It’s early with Durant, but they’re a team that’s only going to get better.” Jason Kidd on #Suns with Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/ziLK7CwDpr – 11:30 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s even more aggressive with Kevin Durant.” Jason Kidd on Devin Booker. #Suns – 11:24 AM
“He’s even more aggressive with Kevin Durant.” Jason Kidd on Devin Booker. #Suns – 11:24 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per JKidd: Maxi Kleber is a game time decision recovering from soreness after his first two games back. 12:10 tip @971TheFreak – 11:21 AM
Per JKidd: Maxi Kleber is a game time decision recovering from soreness after his first two games back. 12:10 tip @971TheFreak – 11:21 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Maxi Kleber will be a game-time decision with soreness in hamstring, coach Jason Kidd says. – 11:20 AM
Maxi Kleber will be a game-time decision with soreness in hamstring, coach Jason Kidd says. – 11:20 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd says Bertans is available, but Maxi Kleber is a gametime decision. Will go through pregame workout and decision will be made afterward. He’s experiencing soreness in surgically repaired hamstring area. – 11:20 AM
Kidd says Bertans is available, but Maxi Kleber is a gametime decision. Will go through pregame workout and decision will be made afterward. He’s experiencing soreness in surgically repaired hamstring area. – 11:20 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs PF/C Maxi Kleber is a game-time decision vs. Suns. He’s experienced some soreness coming back from his hamstring tear/surgery. – 11:20 AM
Mavs PF/C Maxi Kleber is a game-time decision vs. Suns. He’s experienced some soreness coming back from his hamstring tear/surgery. – 11:20 AM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Dāvis Bertāns (left calf strain) will be available for today’s game against the Suns.
Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) will be a game-time decision. – 11:19 AM
Dāvis Bertāns (left calf strain) will be available for today’s game against the Suns.
Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) will be a game-time decision. – 11:19 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We respect each other, and we respect each other’s knowledge of the game because we know how much each other is putting into the game. So, when we’re out there talking, I’m sure at some point, it’s going to get intense.” Chris Paul on Kevin Durant #Suns https://t.co/ekF2Gc4GTB pic.twitter.com/ZSsvllX6GG – 11:09 AM
“We respect each other, and we respect each other’s knowledge of the game because we know how much each other is putting into the game. So, when we’re out there talking, I’m sure at some point, it’s going to get intense.” Chris Paul on Kevin Durant #Suns https://t.co/ekF2Gc4GTB pic.twitter.com/ZSsvllX6GG – 11:09 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans (10th, 31-33) are off from games this weekend, next playing late Monday (at Sac, 9 CT), but there are key West games all Sunday:
Phx at Dal (6th, 33-31), noon
GSW (5th, 34-30) at LAL (11th, 30-34), 2:30
Uta (9th, 31-33) at OKC (12th, 29-34), 6
Mem at LAC (8th, 33-33), 9 – 11:05 AM
#Pelicans (10th, 31-33) are off from games this weekend, next playing late Monday (at Sac, 9 CT), but there are key West games all Sunday:
Phx at Dal (6th, 33-31), noon
GSW (5th, 34-30) at LAL (11th, 30-34), 2:30
Uta (9th, 31-33) at OKC (12th, 29-34), 6
Mem at LAC (8th, 33-33), 9 – 11:05 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Book launch info this afternoon for: “From the Sidelines to the Headlines: The Legacy of Women’s Sports at Trinity University” by Betsy Gerhardt Pasley, a 1977 graduate and former @Trinity_U athlete.
events.trinity.edu/event/from_the… – 10:59 AM
Book launch info this afternoon for: “From the Sidelines to the Headlines: The Legacy of Women’s Sports at Trinity University” by Betsy Gerhardt Pasley, a 1977 graduate and former @Trinity_U athlete.
events.trinity.edu/event/from_the… – 10:59 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Neither team had a scheduled shootaround today with a noon CT tip.
#Suns practiced yesterday at SMU after winning Friday at Chicago.
#Mavs took yesterday off after practicing Friday after beating Philadelphia at home Thursday. pic.twitter.com/0mTRvrocbl – 10:55 AM
#Neither team had a scheduled shootaround today with a noon CT tip.
#Suns practiced yesterday at SMU after winning Friday at Chicago.
#Mavs took yesterday off after practicing Friday after beating Philadelphia at home Thursday. pic.twitter.com/0mTRvrocbl – 10:55 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Josh Okogie and Darius Bazley pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/WSkIfVZ87J – 10:50 AM
Josh Okogie and Darius Bazley pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/WSkIfVZ87J – 10:50 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
A Sunday matinée.
🆚 @Phoenix Suns
12PM CT
📺 @ABCNetwork
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/lXgUWPpXDx – 10:00 AM
A Sunday matinée.
🆚 @Phoenix Suns
12PM CT📺 @ABCNetwork
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/lXgUWPpXDx – 10:00 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Win over PHX puts Mavs, 1 back of Suns. Should GS also lose to to the Lakers (GS has won 5 straight and is hottest in West), Mavs would move into 5th in West. A loss puts them behind MIN in 7th – 9:52 AM
Win over PHX puts Mavs, 1 back of Suns. Should GS also lose to to the Lakers (GS has won 5 straight and is hottest in West), Mavs would move into 5th in West. A loss puts them behind MIN in 7th – 9:52 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka also has one of the more incredible streaks going. In his last 10 full 1st qtrs (Not counting at PHX when he was injured 3 minutes in) He has scored 10+ pts in all of them. 5 w/17+. 2 w/20+. In those 10 avg 15.8 pts/64% FG/42.4% 3pt/77/2% FT – 9:48 AM
Luka also has one of the more incredible streaks going. In his last 10 full 1st qtrs (Not counting at PHX when he was injured 3 minutes in) He has scored 10+ pts in all of them. 5 w/17+. 2 w/20+. In those 10 avg 15.8 pts/64% FG/42.4% 3pt/77/2% FT – 9:48 AM
Jabari Young @JabariJYoung
This is a wonderful article by Simon van Zuylen-Wood @svzwood on Kyrie Irving … truly insightful ….give it a thorough read 💯
#NBA #Mavericks #Nets #Sportsbiz pic.twitter.com/8zYRNgsAMe – 9:38 AM
This is a wonderful article by Simon van Zuylen-Wood @svzwood on Kyrie Irving … truly insightful ….give it a thorough read 💯
#NBA #Mavericks #Nets #Sportsbiz pic.twitter.com/8zYRNgsAMe – 9:38 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
We’ve got brunch basketball, and there’s isn’t a brunch in town that has better food than what Mavs-Suns is throwing down. Luka & Kyrie. PHX adding Durant to their loaded crew. Buckle up for the thrill ride. @peasradio pre at 11:30. Tip w/Brad & me at 12:10 @971TheFreak – 9:36 AM
We’ve got brunch basketball, and there’s isn’t a brunch in town that has better food than what Mavs-Suns is throwing down. Luka & Kyrie. PHX adding Durant to their loaded crew. Buckle up for the thrill ride. @peasradio pre at 11:30. Tip w/Brad & me at 12:10 @971TheFreak – 9:36 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
KD effect: Phoenix Suns living, learning and love playing with superstar Kevin Durant (w/videos) https://t.co/MCfMCHRDmU via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/iG40eimNvH – 9:33 AM
KD effect: Phoenix Suns living, learning and love playing with superstar Kevin Durant (w/videos) https://t.co/MCfMCHRDmU via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/iG40eimNvH – 9:33 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Breakfast & Basketball!
🆚 @Dallas Mavericks
🕚 11 AM
📺 ABC
📻 @AZSports | @az_mejor pic.twitter.com/9WFJIm4pzf – 9:20 AM
Breakfast & Basketball!
🆚 @Dallas Mavericks
🕚 11 AM
📺 ABC
📻 @AZSports | @az_mejor pic.twitter.com/9WFJIm4pzf – 9:20 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Grab your coffee
It’s GAME DAY!
@7eleven | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/lxBauQbYB2 – 9:01 AM
Grab your coffee
It’s GAME DAY!
@7eleven | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/lxBauQbYB2 – 9:01 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Dallas Mavericks are going international to play an exhibition game against Real Madrid in Spain next preseason eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:43 AM
Dallas Mavericks are going international to play an exhibition game against Real Madrid in Spain next preseason eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 7:43 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic and his Dallas Mavericks will face Real Madrid in the upcoming preseason.
The game date got revealed 👇
basketnews.com/news-186234-re… – 7:05 AM
Luka Doncic and his Dallas Mavericks will face Real Madrid in the upcoming preseason.
The game date got revealed 👇
basketnews.com/news-186234-re… – 7:05 AM