The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) play against the Phoenix Suns (0-0) at Footprint Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Monday May 2, 2022
Dallas Mavericks 114, Phoenix Suns 121 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ve got to trust the guy guarding the ball.” #Suns coach Monty Williams on defending backside 3s.
#Mavs went 16-of-39 from deep in Game 1 loss in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/syDaIaZ2aP – 3:55 AM
“We’ve got to trust the guy guarding the ball.” #Suns coach Monty Williams on defending backside 3s.
#Mavs went 16-of-39 from deep in Game 1 loss in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/syDaIaZ2aP – 3:55 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker incoming as Chris Paul recaps #Suns Game 1 win vs. #Mavs pic.twitter.com/PWM6Mn2euE – 3:52 AM
Devin Booker incoming as Chris Paul recaps #Suns Game 1 win vs. #Mavs pic.twitter.com/PWM6Mn2euE – 3:52 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Updated Maverick notes from 121-114 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against Phoenix.
mavs.com/reasons-for-op… – 3:43 AM
Updated Maverick notes from 121-114 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against Phoenix.
mavs.com/reasons-for-op… – 3:43 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: Another 40-point playoff outing for Luka Doncic but the Suns make life miserable for everyone else. Dallas’ off-season mission is clear: Find him a co-star sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-wa… – 3:13 AM
New for @YahooSports: Another 40-point playoff outing for Luka Doncic but the Suns make life miserable for everyone else. Dallas’ off-season mission is clear: Find him a co-star sports.yahoo.com/luka-doncic-wa… – 3:13 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
“Cam Payne and Cam Johnson, that’s our energy. When them dudes are going, especially on both ends of the floor, that’s our heart and soul right there.”
– @Deandre Ayton
Hear from the team tonight! 🗣
– 3:02 AM
“Cam Payne and Cam Johnson, that’s our energy. When them dudes are going, especially on both ends of the floor, that’s our heart and soul right there.”
– @Deandre Ayton
Hear from the team tonight! 🗣
– 3:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Break the damn gas pedal’: Phoenix #Suns started fast, fizzled late in Game 1 win over Dallas #Mavericks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:31 AM
‘Break the damn gas pedal’: Phoenix #Suns started fast, fizzled late in Game 1 win over Dallas #Mavericks azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:31 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Not gonna overreact to a Game 1 buuuut the Mavs continue looking like a great matchup for the Suns: arizonasports.com/story/3128128/… – 2:22 AM
Not gonna overreact to a Game 1 buuuut the Mavs continue looking like a great matchup for the Suns: arizonasports.com/story/3128128/… – 2:22 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka plays 44-plus minutes, puts up major numbers and is ready for more of the same, which is the reason why the Mavericks have a sliver of hope after their Game 1 loss in Phoenix.
mavs.com/reasons-for-op… – 2:12 AM
Luka plays 44-plus minutes, puts up major numbers and is ready for more of the same, which is the reason why the Mavericks have a sliver of hope after their Game 1 loss in Phoenix.
mavs.com/reasons-for-op… – 2:12 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: DAL/PHX and PHI/MIA Game 1s. Join @Danny Leroux and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 2:02 AM
New Dunc’d On Prime: DAL/PHX and PHI/MIA Game 1s. Join @Danny Leroux and me duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 2:02 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
With Booker back got Suns winning it all. If lose, will be to Warriors in West finals. Book-er it! – 1:55 AM
With Booker back got Suns winning it all. If lose, will be to Warriors in West finals. Book-er it! – 1:55 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Break the gas pedal.” Deandre Ayton when talking about how the #Suns were up 21 before Dallas cut that down to five late in the game. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 1:54 AM
“Break the gas pedal.” Deandre Ayton when talking about how the #Suns were up 21 before Dallas cut that down to five late in the game. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 1:54 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic: “Our defense lost us the game today. I think our start on the defensive end was terrible, and we’ve got to change that. I know we can play way better defense, and I know we will.” – 1:45 AM
Luka Doncic: “Our defense lost us the game today. I think our start on the defensive end was terrible, and we’ve got to change that. I know we can play way better defense, and I know we will.” – 1:45 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
The Suns offense came out scorching to tip-off the second round, with six players notching double-digit points against the Mavericks. 🔥
Read more about tonight’s dub! 📰👇 – 1:41 AM
The Suns offense came out scorching to tip-off the second round, with six players notching double-digit points against the Mavericks. 🔥
Read more about tonight’s dub! 📰👇 – 1:41 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“Our defense lost us the game today. Our defense at the start was terrible,” Mavs star Luka Doncic said. – 1:30 AM
“Our defense lost us the game today. Our defense at the start was terrible,” Mavs star Luka Doncic said. – 1:30 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Suns centers scorch Mavericks in Game 1 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/03/sun… – 1:23 AM
Suns centers scorch Mavericks in Game 1 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/03/sun… – 1:23 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton when asked about the way the Suns finished the game said they need to break the gas pedal, not just push it. – 1:20 AM
Deandre Ayton when asked about the way the Suns finished the game said they need to break the gas pedal, not just push it. – 1:20 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton on the Suns’ 4th quarter: “We didn’t finish the way we wanted to, and it was an emotional type of energy out there. It got quiet, because we know we can do better.” – 1:16 AM
Deandre Ayton on the Suns’ 4th quarter: “We didn’t finish the way we wanted to, and it was an emotional type of energy out there. It got quiet, because we know we can do better.” – 1:16 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dorian Finney-Smith with Mavs down 1-0 for second consecutive series: “Don’t overreact. We know how they’re playing us now, so just go back to the drawing board.” – 1:11 AM
Dorian Finney-Smith with Mavs down 1-0 for second consecutive series: “Don’t overreact. We know how they’re playing us now, so just go back to the drawing board.” – 1:11 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs wound up having s terrific offensive night. PHX isnt in the business of giving up 114 pts and 16 3ptrs and not forcing TOs. Still off games for Brunson, Bullock and Dinwiddie. Mavs need their offense to match PHX depth. – 1:04 AM
Mavs wound up having s terrific offensive night. PHX isnt in the business of giving up 114 pts and 16 3ptrs and not forcing TOs. Still off games for Brunson, Bullock and Dinwiddie. Mavs need their offense to match PHX depth. – 1:04 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
These two.
Chris Paul X Devin Booker = Game 1 win. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/RaTadCXJkz – 1:04 AM
These two.
Chris Paul X Devin Booker = Game 1 win. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/RaTadCXJkz – 1:04 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Devin Booker in 2022 NBA Playoffs (so far)
23 points
5 rebounds
5 assists
45,7% FG
43.3% 3P
93.8% FT
+16 +/-
#RallyTheValley – 12:58 AM
Devin Booker in 2022 NBA Playoffs (so far)
23 points
5 rebounds
5 assists
45,7% FG
43.3% 3P
93.8% FT
+16 +/-
#RallyTheValley – 12:58 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul on the Game 1 win: “We’ll take the win. It’s not always gonna be pretty. We played well, pretty much most of the game. We’ll look at the film tomorrow and see what we need to do different in Game 2.” – 12:58 AM
Chris Paul on the Game 1 win: “We’ll take the win. It’s not always gonna be pretty. We played well, pretty much most of the game. We’ll look at the film tomorrow and see what we need to do different in Game 2.” – 12:58 AM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka Doncic had 45-12-8, but the Suns held on to beat the Mavs tonight 121-114 to take Game 1 of this best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series. Game 2 is Wednesday at 9 p.m. back in Phoenix. – 12:58 AM
Luka Doncic had 45-12-8, but the Suns held on to beat the Mavs tonight 121-114 to take Game 1 of this best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series. Game 2 is Wednesday at 9 p.m. back in Phoenix. – 12:58 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He looked fresh.” #Suns coach Monty Williams on Devin Booker. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 12:51 AM
“He looked fresh.” #Suns coach Monty Williams on Devin Booker. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 12:51 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns outscored Mavericks by 19 points tonight when one of Powell and/or Kleber was on the floor.
Mavs might be able to play Ayton off the floor when they go small. But Ayton absolutely feasted on both Powell and Kleber, and Kleber’s hot shooting didn’t carry over after halftime – 12:51 AM
Suns outscored Mavericks by 19 points tonight when one of Powell and/or Kleber was on the floor.
Mavs might be able to play Ayton off the floor when they go small. But Ayton absolutely feasted on both Powell and Kleber, and Kleber’s hot shooting didn’t carry over after halftime – 12:51 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Mavs star Luka Dončić offensively in the loss scored 43 of 45 in the half-court, but shot 3-10 against Paul/Ayton. Dončić scored or assisted on 65 points (teammates went 8-16 off his passes). The Suns were 10-18 for 24 points with Dončić as the primary defender. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/lPhvd56EbT – 12:50 AM
Mavs star Luka Dončić offensively in the loss scored 43 of 45 in the half-court, but shot 3-10 against Paul/Ayton. Dončić scored or assisted on 65 points (teammates went 8-16 off his passes). The Suns were 10-18 for 24 points with Dončić as the primary defender. @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/lPhvd56EbT – 12:50 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic “got whatever he wanted” during his 45-point, 12-rebound, 8-assist performance. “We’ve just got to get someone to join the party,” Kidd said. Doncic outscored the rest of the Mavs’ starters. – 12:49 AM
Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic “got whatever he wanted” during his 45-point, 12-rebound, 8-assist performance. “We’ve just got to get someone to join the party,” Kidd said. Doncic outscored the rest of the Mavs’ starters. – 12:49 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff losses when scoring 40+ since Luka’s first playoffs:
4 — Luka
2 — Booker, Dame, Spida pic.twitter.com/QA3XE5AbSd – 12:49 AM
Most playoff losses when scoring 40+ since Luka’s first playoffs:
4 — Luka
2 — Booker, Dame, Spida pic.twitter.com/QA3XE5AbSd – 12:49 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Monty Williams post Game 1. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/aMHU8Hd2tq – 12:47 AM
Monty Williams post Game 1. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/aMHU8Hd2tq – 12:47 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams said dialing back Chris Paul’s minutes was not a part of the plan, but he sat him longer than usual because Cam Payne was playing well and it helps keep him fresh for the 4th quarter.
Mentioned CP3 having a few choice words for him when he subbed him out in the 3Q – 12:46 AM
Monty Williams said dialing back Chris Paul’s minutes was not a part of the plan, but he sat him longer than usual because Cam Payne was playing well and it helps keep him fresh for the 4th quarter.
Mentioned CP3 having a few choice words for him when he subbed him out in the 3Q – 12:46 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Book doin’ a little bit of everything!
Tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/PnqkDg9lMO – 12:44 AM
Book doin’ a little bit of everything!
Tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game pic.twitter.com/PnqkDg9lMO – 12:44 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix #Suns continue dominance over Dallas #Mavericks, take Game 1 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:43 AM
Phoenix #Suns continue dominance over Dallas #Mavericks, take Game 1 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:43 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s first 40-point game this playoffs in Mavs’ Game 1 loss to Suns: “He got everything he wanted. … We’ve just got to get someone to help, to join the party.” – 12:43 AM
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s first 40-point game this playoffs in Mavs’ Game 1 loss to Suns: “He got everything he wanted. … We’ve just got to get someone to help, to join the party.” – 12:43 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd on Doncic’s 45-point night: “We’ve just got to get someone to join the party.” – 12:42 AM
Kidd on Doncic’s 45-point night: “We’ve just got to get someone to join the party.” – 12:42 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Starting off the second round with some Gorilla Bites and a victory!
Download the Suns app to claim your 3 free Gorilla Bites and head to an @ATLWingsAZ in the next 24hrs!
📱 https://t.co/T8bUcCzb76 pic.twitter.com/ZySjAw1V1T – 12:42 AM
Starting off the second round with some Gorilla Bites and a victory!
Download the Suns app to claim your 3 free Gorilla Bites and head to an @ATLWingsAZ in the next 24hrs!
📱 https://t.co/T8bUcCzb76 pic.twitter.com/ZySjAw1V1T – 12:42 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams on the Suns’ 4th quarter struggles: “I just thought we missed a lot of shots vs. their switching. We had an advantage with our bigs, especially with JaVale, and I though we made a few bad reads.” – 12:41 AM
Monty Williams on the Suns’ 4th quarter struggles: “I just thought we missed a lot of shots vs. their switching. We had an advantage with our bigs, especially with JaVale, and I though we made a few bad reads.” – 12:41 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic’s highest-scoring game this playoffs not enough as Suns bully Mavs in Game 1 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:41 AM
Luka Doncic’s highest-scoring game this playoffs not enough as Suns bully Mavs in Game 1 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:41 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Amazing numbers by Luka Doncic with 45 points, but win for Phoenix in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals – 1-0 for Miami
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 12:40 AM
Amazing numbers by Luka Doncic with 45 points, but win for Phoenix in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals – 1-0 for Miami
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 12:40 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns are now 51-0 when leading after 3 quarters (4-0 in the postseason) – 12:39 AM
The Suns are now 51-0 when leading after 3 quarters (4-0 in the postseason) – 12:39 AM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Luka Doncic…
45 points
12 rebounds
8 assists
60 combined.
In 17 career playoff games, he now AVERAGES a combined 51.4 pts, reb and ast per game.
That passes Wilt Chamberlain for the most in NBA playoff history. – 12:39 AM
Luka Doncic…
45 points
12 rebounds
8 assists
60 combined.
In 17 career playoff games, he now AVERAGES a combined 51.4 pts, reb and ast per game.
That passes Wilt Chamberlain for the most in NBA playoff history. – 12:39 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Suns put all five starters in double digits, led by DeAndre Ayton’s 25 pts on 12-for-20 shooting and get 17 pts from Cameron Johnson off the bench to take Game 1 121-114 over Dallas, despite 45 pts from Luka Doncic. – 12:38 AM
The Suns put all five starters in double digits, led by DeAndre Ayton’s 25 pts on 12-for-20 shooting and get 17 pts from Cameron Johnson off the bench to take Game 1 121-114 over Dallas, despite 45 pts from Luka Doncic. – 12:38 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Phoenix’s Game 1 victory just the start of Jason Kidd-Chris Paul-Luka Doncic full-circle series dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:35 AM
Phoenix’s Game 1 victory just the start of Jason Kidd-Chris Paul-Luka Doncic full-circle series dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:35 AM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
I picked the Suns to beat the Mavs in 6 because I thought the backcourt matchup would be close but the Suns would win the frontcourt battle
After watching Game 1, I think the Suns actually have advantages just about everywhere – 12:35 AM
I picked the Suns to beat the Mavs in 6 because I thought the backcourt matchup would be close but the Suns would win the frontcourt battle
After watching Game 1, I think the Suns actually have advantages just about everywhere – 12:35 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns made 16 out of 28 midrange shots in Game 1 vs Mavericks:
– Paul (5/6)
– Booker (3/8)
– Bridges (1/3)
– Ayton (3/5)
– Payne (2/3)
– Johnson (2/3)
Jazz made 15 of 34 midrange shots in entire six-game series vs Mavericks.
It’s a different series for Dallas defensively! pic.twitter.com/OcN7P6ZvjL – 12:35 AM
Suns made 16 out of 28 midrange shots in Game 1 vs Mavericks:
– Paul (5/6)
– Booker (3/8)
– Bridges (1/3)
– Ayton (3/5)
– Payne (2/3)
– Johnson (2/3)
Jazz made 15 of 34 midrange shots in entire six-game series vs Mavericks.
It’s a different series for Dallas defensively! pic.twitter.com/OcN7P6ZvjL – 12:35 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Deandre Ayton this playoffs:
21.1 PPG
9.6 RPG
68.0 FG%
If he can keep that up, he’ll be the first player to average 20 points on 65% shooting in a single playoff run. pic.twitter.com/MQqPHIZKgO – 12:34 AM
Deandre Ayton this playoffs:
21.1 PPG
9.6 RPG
68.0 FG%
If he can keep that up, he’ll be the first player to average 20 points on 65% shooting in a single playoff run. pic.twitter.com/MQqPHIZKgO – 12:34 AM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Luka Doncic moves into a tie for 1st with Michael Jordan for the highest career scoring average in NBA playoff history.
Doncic: 33.4 points per game
Jordan: 33.4 points per game – 12:34 AM
Luka Doncic moves into a tie for 1st with Michael Jordan for the highest career scoring average in NBA playoff history.
Doncic: 33.4 points per game
Jordan: 33.4 points per game – 12:34 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Final. Game 2 on Wednesday.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/1nZD7WGVk0 – 12:33 AM
Final. Game 2 on Wednesday.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/1nZD7WGVk0 – 12:33 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
45 point playoff game for Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/mc61v9NQ7t – 12:33 AM
45 point playoff game for Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/mc61v9NQ7t – 12:33 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns FG% this playoffs:
53.8 FG%
50.0 FG%
50.6 FG%
50.6 FG%
50.0 FG%
60.0 FG%
50.5 FG% pic.twitter.com/r02GVIrEPX – 12:33 AM
Suns FG% this playoffs:
53.8 FG%
50.0 FG%
50.6 FG%
50.6 FG%
50.0 FG%
60.0 FG%
50.5 FG% pic.twitter.com/r02GVIrEPX – 12:33 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
BROUGHT THE ENERGY FROM THE START.
Three more to go.
pic.twitter.com/EbMozMVVYa – 12:32 AM
BROUGHT THE ENERGY FROM THE START.
Three more to go.
pic.twitter.com/EbMozMVVYa – 12:32 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most career PPG in the playoffs:
33.4 — Michael Jordan
33.4 — Luka Doncic
They’re the only two averaging 30+. pic.twitter.com/MOlhhHkTLO – 12:31 AM
Most career PPG in the playoffs:
33.4 — Michael Jordan
33.4 — Luka Doncic
They’re the only two averaging 30+. pic.twitter.com/MOlhhHkTLO – 12:31 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
The Phoenix Suns are now 51-0 when leading after 3 quarters. – 12:31 AM
The Phoenix Suns are now 51-0 when leading after 3 quarters. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic tonight:
45 PTS
12 REB
8 AST
4 3PT
15-30 FG
This dude is incredible. pic.twitter.com/Y9TivlMqEi – 12:31 AM
Luka Doncic tonight:
45 PTS
12 REB
8 AST
4 3PT
15-30 FG
This dude is incredible. pic.twitter.com/Y9TivlMqEi – 12:31 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 121, DAL 114
Ayton: 25 Pts, 8 Reb, 12-20 FG
Booker: 23-9-8, 7-20 FG
Paul: 19 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-13 FG
Cam Johnson: 17 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-10 FG
Doncic: 45-12-8, 15-30 FG – 12:30 AM
Final: PHX 121, DAL 114
Ayton: 25 Pts, 8 Reb, 12-20 FG
Booker: 23-9-8, 7-20 FG
Paul: 19 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-13 FG
Cam Johnson: 17 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-10 FG
Doncic: 45-12-8, 15-30 FG – 12:30 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Chris Paul has won 10 straight games vs the Mavs in the Luka era. pic.twitter.com/gcysSLfnjj – 12:29 AM
Chris Paul has won 10 straight games vs the Mavs in the Luka era. pic.twitter.com/gcysSLfnjj – 12:29 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Suns are 51-0 when leading after 3 quarters this season.
The record is 57-0 by the 2020 Lakers. pic.twitter.com/E3thEB1yEX – 12:26 AM
The Suns are 51-0 when leading after 3 quarters this season.
The record is 57-0 by the 2020 Lakers. pic.twitter.com/E3thEB1yEX – 12:26 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Phoenix definitely backed their way into this one to close out. Helps to be up 20+ in fourth quarter at home, obviously, but they didn’t exactly run through the tape to finish this game – 12:22 AM
Phoenix definitely backed their way into this one to close out. Helps to be up 20+ in fourth quarter at home, obviously, but they didn’t exactly run through the tape to finish this game – 12:22 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic felt springy enough in his 44th minute to throw down his second dunk of the game to give him 40 points. Also has 12 rebounds and 8 assists, but it won’t be enough for Mavs to steal Game 1 vs. No. 1 seed. – 12:21 AM
Luka Doncic felt springy enough in his 44th minute to throw down his second dunk of the game to give him 40 points. Also has 12 rebounds and 8 assists, but it won’t be enough for Mavs to steal Game 1 vs. No. 1 seed. – 12:21 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns’ inability to hit a single wide open shot over the last 5 minutes is gonna make this final margin of victory a lot closer than it probably should’ve been – 12:20 AM
Suns’ inability to hit a single wide open shot over the last 5 minutes is gonna make this final margin of victory a lot closer than it probably should’ve been – 12:20 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Utah’s guards also couldn’t get much against Reggie Bullock. Booker is totally comfortable against him. – 12:18 AM
Utah’s guards also couldn’t get much against Reggie Bullock. Booker is totally comfortable against him. – 12:18 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul fouls out Reggie Bullock and puts Phoenix in the bonus. These are the Suns’ first FTs since the first quarter, I think? – 12:18 AM
Chris Paul fouls out Reggie Bullock and puts Phoenix in the bonus. These are the Suns’ first FTs since the first quarter, I think? – 12:18 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Nothing better than a Cam Slam in motion. 🎥 pic.twitter.com/Pd8pO6r7tg – 12:16 AM
Nothing better than a Cam Slam in motion. 🎥 pic.twitter.com/Pd8pO6r7tg – 12:16 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Suns have made me angrily whine “oh, come on” about 70 times today with shots that refuse to miss – 12:15 AM
Suns have made me angrily whine “oh, come on” about 70 times today with shots that refuse to miss – 12:15 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Surprised CP didn’t get T’d up for that point at the official who didn’t call the foul on his banker. Same thing Rudy Gobert got T’d up for last round. – 12:14 AM
Surprised CP didn’t get T’d up for that point at the official who didn’t call the foul on his banker. Same thing Rudy Gobert got T’d up for last round. – 12:14 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
A postseason career high for Cam Johnson.
He’s at 17 points. 📈 pic.twitter.com/rlHqBn3dQ2 – 12:14 AM
A postseason career high for Cam Johnson.
He’s at 17 points. 📈 pic.twitter.com/rlHqBn3dQ2 – 12:14 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
That was ridiculous, Chris Paul. The numbers will say a so-so night (17-5-3 so far), but he’s anything but that. – 12:14 AM
That was ridiculous, Chris Paul. The numbers will say a so-so night (17-5-3 so far), but he’s anything but that. – 12:14 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul with another bucket, this one off balance, to put #Suns up 13 with 3:18 left.
Timeout #Mavs. Fans leaving.
Paul with 17 on 7-of-12 FGs. – 12:14 AM
Paul with another bucket, this one off balance, to put #Suns up 13 with 3:18 left.
Timeout #Mavs. Fans leaving.
Paul with 17 on 7-of-12 FGs. – 12:14 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Lmao Chris Paul.
After the Suns missed several quality, wide open shots, CP3 hits *that* ridiculous bank shot to put Phoenix up 13 with 3:18 to go – 12:14 AM
Lmao Chris Paul.
After the Suns missed several quality, wide open shots, CP3 hits *that* ridiculous bank shot to put Phoenix up 13 with 3:18 to go – 12:14 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jalen Brunson 4/12 in the paint. He’s missed some pretty easy ones, but going against a real defense does change things just a little – 12:13 AM
Jalen Brunson 4/12 in the paint. He’s missed some pretty easy ones, but going against a real defense does change things just a little – 12:13 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Tonight’s eleven 3’s = tomorrow’s free burgers! 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/4E6ZLICkoX – 12:12 AM
Tonight’s eleven 3’s = tomorrow’s free burgers! 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/4E6ZLICkoX – 12:12 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul bail out 3 goes.
Then Bullock gets called for offensive foul.
#Suns up 16 with under five remaining. – 12:11 AM
Paul bail out 3 goes.
Then Bullock gets called for offensive foul.
#Suns up 16 with under five remaining. – 12:11 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic’s first dunk this playoffs might be a spark … when the Mavs need a whole fire.
At least that’s a sign his calf strain is no longer a hindrance. – 12:10 AM
Luka Doncic’s first dunk this playoffs might be a spark … when the Mavs need a whole fire.
At least that’s a sign his calf strain is no longer a hindrance. – 12:10 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns offense is in reverse right now. Aren’t making shots. Out of rhythm. #Suns up 13 with 5:28 left. – 12:10 AM
#Suns offense is in reverse right now. Aren’t making shots. Out of rhythm. #Suns up 13 with 5:28 left. – 12:10 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are like one or two shots away from putting this game away but they’re not hitting. Mavs back within 13 – 12:10 AM
Suns are like one or two shots away from putting this game away but they’re not hitting. Mavs back within 13 – 12:10 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Now Booker and Ayton are checking in for McGee and Johnson.
#Suns up 15 with 7:22 left in game. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs #Suns #Mavs – 12:08 AM
Now Booker and Ayton are checking in for McGee and Johnson.
#Suns up 15 with 7:22 left in game. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs #Suns #Mavs – 12:08 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Williams coming back with Paul, Bridges, Crowder joining McGee and Johnson. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 12:05 AM
Williams coming back with Paul, Bridges, Crowder joining McGee and Johnson. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 12:05 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
JaVale McGee just turned Luka Doncic into a living Call An Ambulance But Not For Me meme:
pic.twitter.com/tnTl2M093m – 12:04 AM
JaVale McGee just turned Luka Doncic into a living Call An Ambulance But Not For Me meme:
pic.twitter.com/tnTl2M093m – 12:04 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka crossover. Luka crossover.
McGee steal. McGee push.
McGee dunk. Crowd goes nuts.
That’s going to be on every social media post and on every sports channel highlight of this Game 1.
But Williams calls timeout as Finney-Smith hits 3.
#Suns up 16 with 8:05 left in 4th. – 12:04 AM
Luka crossover. Luka crossover.
McGee steal. McGee push.
McGee dunk. Crowd goes nuts.
That’s going to be on every social media post and on every sports channel highlight of this Game 1.
But Williams calls timeout as Finney-Smith hits 3.
#Suns up 16 with 8:05 left in 4th. – 12:04 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
JaVale McGee just picked Luka Doncic’s pocket, dribbled the ball down the court in transition, made the defender hesitate with a look away as if he was going to pass and finished the sequence with a hammer dunk. Footprint Center went nuts and PHX is in driver’s seat to go up 1-0 – 12:03 AM
JaVale McGee just picked Luka Doncic’s pocket, dribbled the ball down the court in transition, made the defender hesitate with a look away as if he was going to pass and finished the sequence with a hammer dunk. Footprint Center went nuts and PHX is in driver’s seat to go up 1-0 – 12:03 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
JaVale McGee just took Luka’s cookies in iso, led the break and finished it with a dunk.
That happened. – 12:03 AM
JaVale McGee just took Luka’s cookies in iso, led the break and finished it with a dunk.
That happened. – 12:03 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
where were you the night JaVale McGee pick-pocketed Luka Doncic and went coast-to-coast – 12:02 AM
where were you the night JaVale McGee pick-pocketed Luka Doncic and went coast-to-coast – 12:02 AM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Tough night for Jalen Brunson. He came into tonight
with the largest PPG increase, from regular season to postseason in 2021-22. (minimum 3 GP in playoffs) – 12:02 AM
Tough night for Jalen Brunson. He came into tonight
with the largest PPG increase, from regular season to postseason in 2021-22. (minimum 3 GP in playoffs) – 12:02 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Need Shaq to see JaVale McGee about that steal off of Luka and coast-to-coast yaaam over Brunson!
Year 14!!!! – 12:02 AM
Need Shaq to see JaVale McGee about that steal off of Luka and coast-to-coast yaaam over Brunson!
Year 14!!!! – 12:02 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
JaVale McGee with the steal on Luka Doncic. Fast break dunk. Pandemonium at the Foot – 12:01 AM
JaVale McGee with the steal on Luka Doncic. Fast break dunk. Pandemonium at the Foot – 12:01 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Foul fouls on Bridges.
Craig in the game for Bridges.
#Suns up 17 with 9:38 left.
Plenty of time here.
Turnover #Suns – 12:00 AM
Foul fouls on Bridges.
Craig in the game for Bridges.
#Suns up 17 with 9:38 left.
Plenty of time here.
Turnover #Suns – 12:00 AM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
10:12 left to play and Luka is the only Mavs starter to score in double digits. Luka & Maxi Kleber ain’t beatin these Suns by themselves. – 11:59 PM
10:12 left to play and Luka is the only Mavs starter to score in double digits. Luka & Maxi Kleber ain’t beatin these Suns by themselves. – 11:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Williams challenging foul of Bridges on Doncic.
This challenge isn’t just for Game 1, this is for the series.
Luka draws his share of these in games. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns #Mavs – 11:56 PM
Williams challenging foul of Bridges on Doncic.
This challenge isn’t just for Game 1, this is for the series.
Luka draws his share of these in games. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns #Mavs – 11:56 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges gets whistled for virtually no contact against Luka Doncic. That would be his fourth foul, Monty’s challenging it. I’d be surprised if this isn’t overturned – 11:56 PM
Mikal Bridges gets whistled for virtually no contact against Luka Doncic. That would be his fourth foul, Monty’s challenging it. I’d be surprised if this isn’t overturned – 11:56 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Doncic has been grabbing left thigh since he ran into McGee under Suns basket around 11:15 mark – 11:56 PM
Doncic has been grabbing left thigh since he ran into McGee under Suns basket around 11:15 mark – 11:56 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
i need more time to recover from watching that maxi kleber fall than he did to get up and shoot his free throw and continue playing in a postseason basketball game holy hell – 11:55 PM
i need more time to recover from watching that maxi kleber fall than he did to get up and shoot his free throw and continue playing in a postseason basketball game holy hell – 11:55 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
JaVale with the push on Kleber on one end, and then a boxout on Luka slammed into the outside of his left thigh – 11:55 PM
JaVale with the push on Kleber on one end, and then a boxout on Luka slammed into the outside of his left thigh – 11:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic came up hobbled on that last play. Limping back down on the court and holding his left leg – 11:54 PM
Luka Doncic came up hobbled on that last play. Limping back down on the court and holding his left leg – 11:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kleber went down hard and awkwardly. He’s going to have a sore neck or something in the morning for sure.
#Suns up 19 as Bridges scores on other end. – 11:54 PM
Kleber went down hard and awkwardly. He’s going to have a sore neck or something in the morning for sure.
#Suns up 19 as Bridges scores on other end. – 11:54 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oh dear God. I have no idea how Maxi Kleber got up trhat fast from that fall. One of the scariest landings I’ve seen in a long, long time – 11:53 PM
Oh dear God. I have no idea how Maxi Kleber got up trhat fast from that fall. One of the scariest landings I’ve seen in a long, long time – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns opening 4th with Booker, Paul, Ayton and Crowder on the bench.
Payne, Shamet, Bridges, Johnson and McGee.
So Williams is looking for his bench, with Bridges, to close this out.
Johnson opens with bucket. #Suns up 19. – 11:53 PM
#Suns opening 4th with Booker, Paul, Ayton and Crowder on the bench.
Payne, Shamet, Bridges, Johnson and McGee.
So Williams is looking for his bench, with Bridges, to close this out.
Johnson opens with bucket. #Suns up 19. – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 96 #Mavs 79 end of third.
Ayton 25 points on 12-of-16 FGs.
Booker 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Luka Doncic game-high 32 on 10-of-25 FGs.
Maxi Kleber 17 off the bench (5-of-8 from 3). #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 11:50 PM
#Suns 96 #Mavs 79 end of third.
Ayton 25 points on 12-of-16 FGs.
Booker 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Luka Doncic game-high 32 on 10-of-25 FGs.
Maxi Kleber 17 off the bench (5-of-8 from 3). #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 11:50 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
After 3 quarters: Suns 96, Dallas 79.
It appears that clutch-time play won’t be important in this game, after all. – 11:49 PM
After 3 quarters: Suns 96, Dallas 79.
It appears that clutch-time play won’t be important in this game, after all. – 11:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks down 96-79 going into the fourth. Time to see if they can figure some things out and make the Suns at least have to sweat a little. – 11:49 PM
Mavericks down 96-79 going into the fourth. Time to see if they can figure some things out and make the Suns at least have to sweat a little. – 11:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 96, DAL 79
Ayton: 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 12-16 FG
Booker: 19-8-7, 7-17 FG
Cam Johnson: 13 Pts, 5 Reb, 4-7 FG
Doncic: 32 Pts, 10 Reb, 6 Ast, 10-25 FG – 11:49 PM
End of 3Q: PHX 96, DAL 79
Ayton: 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 12-16 FG
Booker: 19-8-7, 7-17 FG
Cam Johnson: 13 Pts, 5 Reb, 4-7 FG
Doncic: 32 Pts, 10 Reb, 6 Ast, 10-25 FG – 11:49 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
do Suns have seven players on the court? Kinda feels that way. – 11:49 PM
do Suns have seven players on the court? Kinda feels that way. – 11:49 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
i can and cannot believe josh green didn’t shoot that ball
that was a no look laser from luka, cmon JG – 11:48 PM
i can and cannot believe josh green didn’t shoot that ball
that was a no look laser from luka, cmon JG – 11:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
That was Dinwiddie’s first basket. Dinwiddie and Brunson are a combined 3-for-14 with 8 points.
Dallas’ three-headed guard monster has been pretty much one head, Luka Doncic. – 11:47 PM
That was Dinwiddie’s first basket. Dinwiddie and Brunson are a combined 3-for-14 with 8 points.
Dallas’ three-headed guard monster has been pretty much one head, Luka Doncic. – 11:47 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Zero comment from the announcers, but that twisting pass by Luka to set up the sequence leading to the Dinwiddie corner 3 was ridiculous. – 11:47 PM
Zero comment from the announcers, but that twisting pass by Luka to set up the sequence leading to the Dinwiddie corner 3 was ridiculous. – 11:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka drew the defense and found Josh Green for an open 3.
Green passed it up and look to drive and kick.
Shot clock ran out.
Doncic looked at Green and gave the shooting signal to shoot the ball.
Green was a one-and-done at Arizona. #Suns up 18 with 1:16 left in 3rd. – 11:47 PM
Luka drew the defense and found Josh Green for an open 3.
Green passed it up and look to drive and kick.
Shot clock ran out.
Doncic looked at Green and gave the shooting signal to shoot the ball.
Green was a one-and-done at Arizona. #Suns up 18 with 1:16 left in 3rd. – 11:47 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Bigly record scratch from Green. Suns just loading up on Luka with no consequences right now. – 11:46 PM
Bigly record scratch from Green. Suns just loading up on Luka with no consequences right now. – 11:46 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Incoming: Frank Ntilikina’s first playoff minutes since his tonsillectomy. We’ve reached that point. – 11:46 PM
Incoming: Frank Ntilikina’s first playoff minutes since his tonsillectomy. We’ve reached that point. – 11:46 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Let’s see if the Mavericks have some fight in ’em. This is when the Pelicans proved they did. – 11:45 PM
Let’s see if the Mavericks have some fight in ’em. This is when the Pelicans proved they did. – 11:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Payne 3 to beat the shot clock. #Suns up 18. #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs – 11:44 PM
Payne 3 to beat the shot clock. #Suns up 18. #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs – 11:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Here come the Cameron Payne minutes with Luka on the floor
Might be now or never for Mavs tonight – 11:44 PM
Here come the Cameron Payne minutes with Luka on the floor
Might be now or never for Mavs tonight – 11:44 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
After 18/27 from midrange in Game 6 vs New Orleans the Suns…….have improved on that to 13/19 tonight. Incredible. – 11:43 PM
After 18/27 from midrange in Game 6 vs New Orleans the Suns…….have improved on that to 13/19 tonight. Incredible. – 11:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Suns have opened it back up to 15 points at 90-75. Just as in Game 1 against Utah, Mavericks getting hammered on the glass (31-22) and the defense is getting dismantled by the Suns. – 11:41 PM
Suns have opened it back up to 15 points at 90-75. Just as in Game 1 against Utah, Mavericks getting hammered on the glass (31-22) and the defense is getting dismantled by the Suns. – 11:41 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Watching Devin Booker guard Jalen Brunson compared to Donovan Mitchell… – 11:40 PM
Watching Devin Booker guard Jalen Brunson compared to Donovan Mitchell… – 11:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Cam Johnson hits a 3 out of Dallas’ miscommunication on D after trying to double Devin Booker, and the Suns are up 15 again. Wear-down effect may be kicking in here soon – 11:40 PM
Cam Johnson hits a 3 out of Dallas’ miscommunication on D after trying to double Devin Booker, and the Suns are up 15 again. Wear-down effect may be kicking in here soon – 11:40 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavs want to double Booker and before the double even gets there Johnson lifts from the corner and is wide open for a 3. Suns up 15. Timeout Mavs. – 11:39 PM
Mavs want to double Booker and before the double even gets there Johnson lifts from the corner and is wide open for a 3. Suns up 15. Timeout Mavs. – 11:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Game 1 Western Conference semifinals look. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/NANwcf1AHC – 11:38 PM
Game 1 Western Conference semifinals look. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/NANwcf1AHC – 11:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder picks up his 4th foul truing to stop a fast break after a turnover. Officials will review to see if it was a clear-path foul – 11:34 PM
Jae Crowder picks up his 4th foul truing to stop a fast break after a turnover. Officials will review to see if it was a clear-path foul – 11:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mikal Bridges just blocked Reggie Bullock’s 3-pointer into the seats. Mavericks are scoring just fine, though. They just can’t stop the Suns, who continue to shoot 63 percent and lead 82-71. Luka with 31. Ayton with 25 on 12-of-15 shooting. – 11:30 PM
Mikal Bridges just blocked Reggie Bullock’s 3-pointer into the seats. Mavericks are scoring just fine, though. They just can’t stop the Suns, who continue to shoot 63 percent and lead 82-71. Luka with 31. Ayton with 25 on 12-of-15 shooting. – 11:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Mavericks have absolutely no answer for Deandre Ayton. He’s up to 25 points on 12-of-15 shooting and there’s still 7 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Playoff career highs gotta be inbound in this series – 11:29 PM
The Mavericks have absolutely no answer for Deandre Ayton. He’s up to 25 points on 12-of-15 shooting and there’s still 7 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. Playoff career highs gotta be inbound in this series – 11:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton feasting of #Mavs.
Has 25 on 12-of-15 FGs.
#Suns up 82-71 with 7:12 left in 3rd quarter. – 11:29 PM
Ayton feasting of #Mavs.
Has 25 on 12-of-15 FGs.
#Suns up 82-71 with 7:12 left in 3rd quarter. – 11:29 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lol Reggie Miller just called Devin Booker “an underrated go-to scorer.” – 11:28 PM
Lol Reggie Miller just called Devin Booker “an underrated go-to scorer.” – 11:28 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka’s best scoring halves in the playoffs are:
29- 1H of G7 in 2021 vs LAC
27- 1H of G5 in 2021 vs LAC
26- 1H tonight vs PHX
26- 1H of G3 in 2021 vs LAC
Ro Blackman holds the Mavs record w/ 35 in 2H vs POR which included OT (4-20-85). Dirk had 33 vs PHX in 2H of G5 in 2006 WCF – 11:28 PM
Luka’s best scoring halves in the playoffs are:
29- 1H of G7 in 2021 vs LAC
27- 1H of G5 in 2021 vs LAC
26- 1H tonight vs PHX
26- 1H of G3 in 2021 vs LAC
Ro Blackman holds the Mavs record w/ 35 in 2H vs POR which included OT (4-20-85). Dirk had 33 vs PHX in 2H of G5 in 2006 WCF – 11:28 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Mavs doing a great job of making sure Bridges gets off Doncic before they run whatever the main action is. – 11:26 PM
Mavs doing a great job of making sure Bridges gets off Doncic before they run whatever the main action is. – 11:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got Doncic on Booker.
Between legs.
Stutter step.
Pull up.
Bucket. #Suns up 13. – 11:26 PM
Got Doncic on Booker.
Between legs.
Stutter step.
Pull up.
Bucket. #Suns up 13. – 11:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker looked at Luka Doncic like 3 times on that play just to make sure the message was received – 11:26 PM
Devin Booker looked at Luka Doncic like 3 times on that play just to make sure the message was received – 11:26 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Brunson was 1-for-7 before that putback. Maybe that’ll get him going. Mavs desperately need another scorer to join in because it’s pretty clear at this point that Dallas isn’t going to slow the Suns much. – 11:25 PM
Brunson was 1-for-7 before that putback. Maybe that’ll get him going. Mavs desperately need another scorer to join in because it’s pretty clear at this point that Dallas isn’t going to slow the Suns much. – 11:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic over Paul.
Fouled. Huge size advantage there.
#Suns up 10 early in third. Doncic with 29. – 11:23 PM
Doncic over Paul.
Fouled. Huge size advantage there.
#Suns up 10 early in third. Doncic with 29. – 11:23 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The CP3 effect… Mavs went on a 9-0 run to get the game down to 4 w/5:37 left. Paul came back in and PHX immediately went on a 14-5 run that included 7 pts and 3 assists for the other 7 pt. – 11:16 PM
The CP3 effect… Mavs went on a 9-0 run to get the game down to 4 w/5:37 left. Paul came back in and PHX immediately went on a 14-5 run that included 7 pts and 3 assists for the other 7 pt. – 11:16 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Overwhelming offense by PHX as Mavs trail 69-56 at halftime. Suns shooting 63.6% led by 19 from Ayton and 15 from Booker. Doncic w/26 and a huge boost from Kleber off the bench hitting 5-6 3ptrs, but pretty much everyone else has been a no show. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 11:15 PM
Overwhelming offense by PHX as Mavs trail 69-56 at halftime. Suns shooting 63.6% led by 19 from Ayton and 15 from Booker. Doncic w/26 and a huge boost from Kleber off the bench hitting 5-6 3ptrs, but pretty much everyone else has been a no show. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 11:15 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Through Doncic’s first 15 1/2 career playoff games, he has recorded 525 points, 143 rebounds, and 137 assists. Doncic & Oscar Robertson are only players in NBA history to reach 450+ points, 125+ rebounds, & 125+ assists through their first 15 career playoff games. – 11:13 PM
Through Doncic’s first 15 1/2 career playoff games, he has recorded 525 points, 143 rebounds, and 137 assists. Doncic & Oscar Robertson are only players in NBA history to reach 450+ points, 125+ rebounds, & 125+ assists through their first 15 career playoff games. – 11:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Deandre Ayton first half vs Mavericks: 9/12 FGs
Rudy Gobert in all six first halves vs Mavericks: 9/14 FGs – 11:10 PM
Deandre Ayton first half vs Mavericks: 9/12 FGs
Rudy Gobert in all six first halves vs Mavericks: 9/14 FGs – 11:10 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
WATCH: Mavs’ Luka Doncic kicked in groin by Suns’ Jae Crowder during Game 1 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:10 PM
WATCH: Mavs’ Luka Doncic kicked in groin by Suns’ Jae Crowder during Game 1 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:10 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs are down 69-56 to the Suns at half.
Luka Doncic (26 points) and Maxi Kleber (16) have combined for 42. The 7 other Mavs have 14 altogether. – 11:09 PM
Mavs are down 69-56 to the Suns at half.
Luka Doncic (26 points) and Maxi Kleber (16) have combined for 42. The 7 other Mavs have 14 altogether. – 11:09 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
With three assists in the first half, Chris Paul moved past Tony Parker for No. 5 on the all-time postseason assists list with 1,144. Next up is Dallas Mavs coach Jason Kidd in No. 4 with 1,263. Suns lead 69-56 at the break. – 11:08 PM
With three assists in the first half, Chris Paul moved past Tony Parker for No. 5 on the all-time postseason assists list with 1,144. Next up is Dallas Mavs coach Jason Kidd in No. 4 with 1,263. Suns lead 69-56 at the break. – 11:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
If we’re being real though… Phoenix should be up 20 at halftime with how well they shot the ball (63.6%) and how poorly Doncic’s non-Kleber teammates shot (5/19 FGs).
That’s gonna even out in second half. Dallas enjoyed the Cameron Payne minutes in particular – 11:08 PM
If we’re being real though… Phoenix should be up 20 at halftime with how well they shot the ball (63.6%) and how poorly Doncic’s non-Kleber teammates shot (5/19 FGs).
That’s gonna even out in second half. Dallas enjoyed the Cameron Payne minutes in particular – 11:08 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic’s 26 points is the third most he’s had in a playoff half in his career, per @ESPNStatsInfo. Mavs need Jalen Brunson (3 points, 1-6 FG) to get rolling in the second half. – 11:07 PM
Luka Doncic’s 26 points is the third most he’s had in a playoff half in his career, per @ESPNStatsInfo. Mavs need Jalen Brunson (3 points, 1-6 FG) to get rolling in the second half. – 11:07 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks allowed Phoenix to shoot 63.6 percent from the field, including 6-of-12 from 3-point land. Jason Kidd probably won’t scream the paint off the walls at halftime, but he’d be within his rights. Mavericks down 69-56 at the half. – 11:05 PM
Mavericks allowed Phoenix to shoot 63.6 percent from the field, including 6-of-12 from 3-point land. Jason Kidd probably won’t scream the paint off the walls at halftime, but he’d be within his rights. Mavericks down 69-56 at the half. – 11:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dallas has plenty of offensive talent led by Doncic, but #Suns are getting pretty much whatever they want on offense.
Phoenix up 69-56 at half.
Key stat: Jalen Brunson 3 points on 1-of-6 FGs tonight at halftime.
Avg. 27.8 in Jazz series. – 11:05 PM
Dallas has plenty of offensive talent led by Doncic, but #Suns are getting pretty much whatever they want on offense.
Phoenix up 69-56 at half.
Key stat: Jalen Brunson 3 points on 1-of-6 FGs tonight at halftime.
Avg. 27.8 in Jazz series. – 11:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 69, DAL 56
Booker: 15-6-5, 5-9 FG
Ayton: 19 Pts, 9-12 FG
Crowder: 11 Pts, 4-5 FG
Doncic: 26-6-4, 8-18 FG – 11:04 PM
Halftime: PHX 69, DAL 56
Booker: 15-6-5, 5-9 FG
Ayton: 19 Pts, 9-12 FG
Crowder: 11 Pts, 4-5 FG
Doncic: 26-6-4, 8-18 FG – 11:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
That’s 26 points in the first half for Luka Doncic.
Suns up 13 at halftime.
Feels like how the series might wind up going. – 11:04 PM
That’s 26 points in the first half for Luka Doncic.
Suns up 13 at halftime.
Feels like how the series might wind up going. – 11:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 6-of-11 from 3.
24 points in the paint.
15 bench points.
7-of-7 FGs.
63.4% FG
16 assists on 26 field goals.
Very efficient offense there.
#Suns up 65-52 with 1:41 left in 1st half. – 11:01 PM
#Suns 6-of-11 from 3.
24 points in the paint.
15 bench points.
7-of-7 FGs.
63.4% FG
16 assists on 26 field goals.
Very efficient offense there.
#Suns up 65-52 with 1:41 left in 1st half. – 11:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul 3 over Powell, then runs back down to court rubbing/scratching the back of his head.
Haven’t seen that one.
#Suns up 13. Timeout #Mavericks 1:41 left in half. – 10:58 PM
Chris Paul 3 over Powell, then runs back down to court rubbing/scratching the back of his head.
Haven’t seen that one.
#Suns up 13. Timeout #Mavericks 1:41 left in half. – 10:58 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
If Luka Doncic scores 46 points tonight, he’ll pass Michael Jordan for the highest career scoring average in NBA playoff history.
Entering tonight:
Jordan – 33.4
Doncic – 32.7
Iverson – 29.7
Durant – 29.4 – 10:58 PM
If Luka Doncic scores 46 points tonight, he’ll pass Michael Jordan for the highest career scoring average in NBA playoff history.
Entering tonight:
Jordan – 33.4
Doncic – 32.7
Iverson – 29.7
Durant – 29.4 – 10:58 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavs managed to hit a bunch of 3s to get within 4 points and then Chris Paul happened. Phoenix back up 13. – 10:58 PM
Mavs managed to hit a bunch of 3s to get within 4 points and then Chris Paul happened. Phoenix back up 13. – 10:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jason Kidd just scratching his forehead after seeing Cam Johnson hit a wide open 3.
#Suns up 10 as Paul scores. – 10:57 PM
Jason Kidd just scratching his forehead after seeing Cam Johnson hit a wide open 3.
#Suns up 10 as Paul scores. – 10:57 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka and Kleber have 36 points combined. The rest of the Mavericks have 14. Suns lead 57-50. – 10:56 PM
Luka and Kleber have 36 points combined. The rest of the Mavericks have 14. Suns lead 57-50. – 10:56 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Per NBA Courtside: Chris Paul has passed Tony Parker for 5th on the All-Time Playoffs assists list with 1,144. – 10:55 PM
Per NBA Courtside: Chris Paul has passed Tony Parker for 5th on the All-Time Playoffs assists list with 1,144. – 10:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Torrey Craig entrance. hasn’t played since Game 4 of last series. – 10:53 PM
Torrey Craig entrance. hasn’t played since Game 4 of last series. – 10:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Torrey Craig getting some run here late in the second quarter – 10:52 PM
Torrey Craig getting some run here late in the second quarter – 10:52 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
not many guys in the league could replicate that 4-5 play luka sequence just now – 10:52 PM
not many guys in the league could replicate that 4-5 play luka sequence just now – 10:52 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Always liked Crowder as a player, but he’s pretty reckless out there right now. – 10:51 PM
Always liked Crowder as a player, but he’s pretty reckless out there right now. – 10:51 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
If Mavs could start slowing Phoenix even a little, like they last couple of minutes, they might actually win this thing. Amazing that it’s down to 4 points. – 10:51 PM
If Mavs could start slowing Phoenix even a little, like they last couple of minutes, they might actually win this thing. Amazing that it’s down to 4 points. – 10:51 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mavericks are 9-for-17 from 3 and suddenly the Suns’ lead is down to 4. Point of attack defense hasn’t been great after the strong start – 10:50 PM
Mavericks are 9-for-17 from 3 and suddenly the Suns’ lead is down to 4. Point of attack defense hasn’t been great after the strong start – 10:50 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Don’t look now, the Suns lead is now 51-47. And they’re shooting nearly 60 percent – 10:50 PM
Don’t look now, the Suns lead is now 51-47. And they’re shooting nearly 60 percent – 10:50 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Reggie Bullock with a four-point play. Mavericks doing just enough to hang around at 51-45. But without better defense from here on, they will have trouble keeping pace. – 10:50 PM
Reggie Bullock with a four-point play. Mavericks doing just enough to hang around at 51-45. But without better defense from here on, they will have trouble keeping pace. – 10:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cameron Payne: 6 points. 3-of-4 FGs (0-of-0 from 3).
Last series: 29.5% FG (3-of-19 from 3). #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:48 PM
Cameron Payne: 6 points. 3-of-4 FGs (0-of-0 from 3).
Last series: 29.5% FG (3-of-19 from 3). #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic and Maxi Kleber: 30 points, 10-17 FG, 6-10 3P
Rest of Mavs: 8 points, 3-14 FG, 1-5 3P – 10:47 PM
Luka Doncic and Maxi Kleber: 30 points, 10-17 FG, 6-10 3P
Rest of Mavs: 8 points, 3-14 FG, 1-5 3P – 10:47 PM
Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
Maxi Kleber has to be the best shooting German big man in Dallas Mavericks history – 10:45 PM
Maxi Kleber has to be the best shooting German big man in Dallas Mavericks history – 10:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kleber extending Ayton on the perimeter. Another 3. is now 5-of-6.
#Suns up 13, though, as Payne and Ayton answer on other end. – 10:45 PM
Kleber extending Ayton on the perimeter. Another 3. is now 5-of-6.
#Suns up 13, though, as Payne and Ayton answer on other end. – 10:45 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Like look at Draymond after seeing Crowder getting a Flagrant One for kicking Doncic in the sweet spot… pic.twitter.com/BbJhiLvCNC – 10:44 PM
Like look at Draymond after seeing Crowder getting a Flagrant One for kicking Doncic in the sweet spot… pic.twitter.com/BbJhiLvCNC – 10:44 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Flagrant foul 1 on Crowder. Don’t think it lessens the sting for Doncic. – 10:43 PM
Flagrant foul 1 on Crowder. Don’t think it lessens the sting for Doncic. – 10:43 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
After reviewing Jae Crowder’s kicking motion on his jump shot that made contact with Luka Doncic’s groin, the refs have assessed Crowder with a Flagrant 1 foul. – 10:43 PM
After reviewing Jae Crowder’s kicking motion on his jump shot that made contact with Luka Doncic’s groin, the refs have assessed Crowder with a Flagrant 1 foul. – 10:43 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Flagrant-1 on Jae Crowder. Luka Doncic could’ve told refs that himself. – 10:43 PM
Flagrant-1 on Jae Crowder. Luka Doncic could’ve told refs that himself. – 10:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Interesting that Jae Crowder’s offensive foul to the lower midsection of Luka Doncic is being reviewed for possible flagrant content. But they aren’t showing the video in-arena, like most places do. Foul upgraded to flagrant-1. – 10:42 PM
Interesting that Jae Crowder’s offensive foul to the lower midsection of Luka Doncic is being reviewed for possible flagrant content. But they aren’t showing the video in-arena, like most places do. Foul upgraded to flagrant-1. – 10:42 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
They haven’t shown a replay in the building, which alludes to apparent guilt for Jae Crowder hitting Luka in a sensitive place.
Flagrant 1 – 10:42 PM
They haven’t shown a replay in the building, which alludes to apparent guilt for Jae Crowder hitting Luka in a sensitive place.
Flagrant 1 – 10:42 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
if Jae isnt tossed, Draymond is going to tweet an emoji i just dont know which one. – 10:42 PM
if Jae isnt tossed, Draymond is going to tweet an emoji i just dont know which one. – 10:42 PM
Adam Lauridsen @GSWFastBreak
What does #arrestDraymond twitter think about that Crowder play? – 10:42 PM
What does #arrestDraymond twitter think about that Crowder play? – 10:42 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Ow. Crowder’s right leg catches Doncic between his. Play is being reviewed. – 10:42 PM
Ow. Crowder’s right leg catches Doncic between his. Play is being reviewed. – 10:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka just getting up after Crowder called for offensive foul.
Play under review as Crowder extended his leg on the shot and caught Doncic in that area.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns – 10:42 PM
Luka just getting up after Crowder called for offensive foul.
Play under review as Crowder extended his leg on the shot and caught Doncic in that area.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns – 10:42 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic is down and holding his groin. Couldn’t see what happened, but Jae Crowder got hit with an offensive foul and they’re reviewing to see if it was flagrant – 10:41 PM
Luka Doncic is down and holding his groin. Couldn’t see what happened, but Jae Crowder got hit with an offensive foul and they’re reviewing to see if it was flagrant – 10:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder 3.
Now 4-of-4 (3-of-3 from 3) 10 points.
Last series: 31.4% FG (3-of-26 from 3). #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs #Suns #Mavs – 10:40 PM
Crowder 3.
Now 4-of-4 (3-of-3 from 3) 10 points.
Last series: 31.4% FG (3-of-26 from 3). #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs #Suns #Mavs – 10:40 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Jalen Brunson missed tough drive to the rim, Jae Crowder nailed a triple at the other end. And instead of being down six, the Mavericks fell behind by 11 and now it’s 47-34. – 10:40 PM
Jalen Brunson missed tough drive to the rim, Jae Crowder nailed a triple at the other end. And instead of being down six, the Mavericks fell behind by 11 and now it’s 47-34. – 10:40 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Disastrous 3.5 minutes for the Mavs. Brunson gets his 3rd foul and the Suns extend their lead by 3 points without their 4 best players on the floor. – 10:40 PM
Disastrous 3.5 minutes for the Mavs. Brunson gets his 3rd foul and the Suns extend their lead by 3 points without their 4 best players on the floor. – 10:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic checks back in, so Mikal Bridges immediately comes back as well – 10:40 PM
Luka Doncic checks back in, so Mikal Bridges immediately comes back as well – 10:40 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
You never know how long it’s going to last but Jae Crowder will eventually get hot after a shooting slump. That day has arrived. – 10:38 PM
You never know how long it’s going to last but Jae Crowder will eventually get hot after a shooting slump. That day has arrived. – 10:38 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder is 4-for-4, Cam Payne is 2-for-3. Shots are finally falling – 10:38 PM
Jae Crowder is 4-for-4, Cam Payne is 2-for-3. Shots are finally falling – 10:38 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maxi Kleber just tied Luka Doncic for 23rd on the Mavs’ all-time playoff blocks list (9). Go figure. – 10:38 PM
Maxi Kleber just tied Luka Doncic for 23rd on the Mavs’ all-time playoff blocks list (9). Go figure. – 10:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kleber misses first shot from 3. Is now 4-of-5. #Suns up 11 as Crowder connects. Has 8. – 10:38 PM
Kleber misses first shot from 3. Is now 4-of-5. #Suns up 11 as Crowder connects. Has 8. – 10:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Phoenix’s offense will do three things that Utah’s didn’t really do vs Mavericks:
– Take care of ball (CP3 is the point guard)
– Take midrange shots (Book lives there)
– Give center the ball before the rebound (Ayton inside) – 10:37 PM
Phoenix’s offense will do three things that Utah’s didn’t really do vs Mavericks:
– Take care of ball (CP3 is the point guard)
– Take midrange shots (Book lives there)
– Give center the ball before the rebound (Ayton inside) – 10:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Maxi Kleber has four 3-pointers already. Not sure this is the matchup for JaVale McGee with Dallas rolling out the pick-and-pop bigs – 10:36 PM
Maxi Kleber has four 3-pointers already. Not sure this is the matchup for JaVale McGee with Dallas rolling out the pick-and-pop bigs – 10:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns open 2nd quarter with Payne, Shamet, Johnson, Crowder and McGee.
Thoughts? #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:35 PM
#Suns open 2nd quarter with Payne, Shamet, Johnson, Crowder and McGee.
Thoughts? #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McGee having an interesting conversation with referees during break after first quarter.
Can’t read lips from up here, but it looks like he’s saying someone from #Mavs is either pushing or using a forearm.
Keeping eye on this moving forward. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:33 PM
McGee having an interesting conversation with referees during break after first quarter.
Can’t read lips from up here, but it looks like he’s saying someone from #Mavs is either pushing or using a forearm.
Keeping eye on this moving forward. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:33 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Reggie Miller: “People forget how gifted a scorer Devin Booker is.” Literally no one has forgotten this. – 10:33 PM
Reggie Miller: “People forget how gifted a scorer Devin Booker is.” Literally no one has forgotten this. – 10:33 PM
Jeff Wade @SkinWade
Incredible start for Maxi saved the Mavs from complete disaster. Early turnovers on the road is playoff cyanide. It’ll be critical for Reggie to not get that third early in the second.
Deep breath. Need unexpected heroes in the second. Luka can’t be responsible for every bucket – 10:32 PM
Incredible start for Maxi saved the Mavs from complete disaster. Early turnovers on the road is playoff cyanide. It’ll be critical for Reggie to not get that third early in the second.
Deep breath. Need unexpected heroes in the second. Luka can’t be responsible for every bucket – 10:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 35, DAL 25
Booker: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 4-8 FG
Ayton: 9 Pts, 4-6 FG
Crowder: 3-2-2
Doncic: 14 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-9 FG – 10:31 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 35, DAL 25
Booker: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast, 4-8 FG
Ayton: 9 Pts, 4-6 FG
Crowder: 3-2-2
Doncic: 14 Pts, 4 Reb, 5-9 FG – 10:31 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers forward Oshae Brissett shares on IG that he’s in Phoenix for Game 1 of Suns-Mavs. Several former teammates playing — Aaron Holiday and Torrey Craig. pic.twitter.com/xDIR0Y2mQL – 10:31 PM
Pacers forward Oshae Brissett shares on IG that he’s in Phoenix for Game 1 of Suns-Mavs. Several former teammates playing — Aaron Holiday and Torrey Craig. pic.twitter.com/xDIR0Y2mQL – 10:31 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Pretty good show in the first quarter by the guys I believe will be first-team All-NBA guards.
Devin Booker: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
Luka Doncic: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists – 10:31 PM
Pretty good show in the first quarter by the guys I believe will be first-team All-NBA guards.
Devin Booker: 13 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
Luka Doncic: 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder at the five with McGee out .
Payne, Booker, Bridges and Johnson remaining four. #Suns up 10 – 10:31 PM
Crowder at the five with McGee out .
Payne, Booker, Bridges and Johnson remaining four. #Suns up 10 – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic 14 on 5-of-9 FGs. Four rebounds, two assists. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:28 PM
Doncic 14 on 5-of-9 FGs. Four rebounds, two assists. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:28 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Every time I watch Luka, I just think about how he’d be even greater if he was in world class shape. – 10:28 PM
Every time I watch Luka, I just think about how he’d be even greater if he was in world class shape. – 10:28 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Doncic with 14 points in the quarter. Suns doing a really good job of forcing him to be a driver and go through a body or two when he does so. He got stuck settling for jumpers and attacked from there. Gonna be really tough on him physically if he sticks with this (and he has to) – 10:28 PM
Doncic with 14 points in the quarter. Suns doing a really good job of forcing him to be a driver and go through a body or two when he does so. He got stuck settling for jumpers and attacked from there. Gonna be really tough on him physically if he sticks with this (and he has to) – 10:28 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Long stretch with no whistles leads to a mandatory timeout with 4.5 seconds left in the first quarter and the Mavericks down 33-25. They’ve clawed back into the game because of Maxi Kleber’s 3-of-3 3-point shooting. – 10:27 PM
Long stretch with no whistles leads to a mandatory timeout with 4.5 seconds left in the first quarter and the Mavericks down 33-25. They’ve clawed back into the game because of Maxi Kleber’s 3-of-3 3-point shooting. – 10:27 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic couldn’t believe a foul wasn’t called, and I tend to agree, was a clear foul. – 10:27 PM
Doncic couldn’t believe a foul wasn’t called, and I tend to agree, was a clear foul. – 10:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talked to Cameron Payne this morning, he said he’s due to make shots after struggles last series.
Just connected on his push shot floater off glass. #Suns up 10. – 10:26 PM
Talked to Cameron Payne this morning, he said he’s due to make shots after struggles last series.
Just connected on his push shot floater off glass. #Suns up 10. – 10:26 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maxi Kleber is 3 of 3 from three, so there’s proof at least one Mav made the trip. – 10:25 PM
Maxi Kleber is 3 of 3 from three, so there’s proof at least one Mav made the trip. – 10:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kleber keeping #Mavs in it. corner 3. Third one of quarter. #Suns up 10. – 10:25 PM
Kleber keeping #Mavs in it. corner 3. Third one of quarter. #Suns up 10. – 10:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
News bulletin: Suns are really good.
I know all of us knew it, but not so sure the Mavs quite knew what they were getting into. – 10:25 PM
News bulletin: Suns are really good.
I know all of us knew it, but not so sure the Mavs quite knew what they were getting into. – 10:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Yes, I would wager Devin Booker’s hamstring is doing just fine – 10:24 PM
Yes, I would wager Devin Booker’s hamstring is doing just fine – 10:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bridges with baseline penetration, find McGee cutting to rim for dunk.
Kleber does answer with 3. Has six off bench on two 3s.
Luka 3. #Suns lead down to eight late in 1st. – 10:24 PM
Bridges with baseline penetration, find McGee cutting to rim for dunk.
Kleber does answer with 3. Has six off bench on two 3s.
Luka 3. #Suns lead down to eight late in 1st. – 10:24 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have Brunson and Bullock with two fouls apiece and they are shooting 33.3 percent from the field, trailing 24-12 with 3:37 left in the quarter. – 10:23 PM
Mavericks have Brunson and Bullock with two fouls apiece and they are shooting 33.3 percent from the field, trailing 24-12 with 3:37 left in the quarter. – 10:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kleber 3 as Ayton switched on Doncic, who found Kleber in the corner. Ayton answers with two, #Suns up 14. – 10:22 PM
Kleber 3 as Ayton switched on Doncic, who found Kleber in the corner. Ayton answers with two, #Suns up 14. – 10:22 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Book just yelled: “Fuck is wrong with you!” in Jalen Brunson’s face after that block. Lol that’ll get you a tech. – 10:21 PM
Book just yelled: “Fuck is wrong with you!” in Jalen Brunson’s face after that block. Lol that’ll get you a tech. – 10:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Brunson two fouls as he picks up offensive foul driving on Booker.
He’s out, Bertans in. #Suns up 15. – 10:21 PM
Brunson two fouls as he picks up offensive foul driving on Booker.
He’s out, Bertans in. #Suns up 15. – 10:21 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Deandre Ayton came into this series shooting 70.0 FG% after setting an NBA playoff record for the highest FG% in a single postseason in 2021 at 65.8 FG% (min. 100 FGM). – 10:21 PM
Deandre Ayton came into this series shooting 70.0 FG% after setting an NBA playoff record for the highest FG% in a single postseason in 2021 at 65.8 FG% (min. 100 FGM). – 10:21 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Suns have yet to be called for a personal foul. Only the tech on Booker.
Phoenix, meanwhile, is in the penalty. – 10:21 PM
Suns have yet to be called for a personal foul. Only the tech on Booker.
Phoenix, meanwhile, is in the penalty. – 10:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Cam Payne and Cam Johnson are the first Suns subs to check in, up 22-7 – 10:20 PM
Cam Payne and Cam Johnson are the first Suns subs to check in, up 22-7 – 10:20 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Two fouls on Brunson. Booker draws the offensive foul. Bertans in for Brunson. – 10:20 PM
Two fouls on Brunson. Booker draws the offensive foul. Bertans in for Brunson. – 10:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton turnaround over Kleber, who did hold his ground guarding him.
#Suns up 20-7 as Booker was called for technical foul after he reaction to blocking Brunson’s shot. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:19 PM
Ayton turnaround over Kleber, who did hold his ground guarding him.
#Suns up 20-7 as Booker was called for technical foul after he reaction to blocking Brunson’s shot. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:19 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Booker blocked Brunson’s shot and let him know about it. Seems like a lame technical, but, OK. – 10:19 PM
Booker blocked Brunson’s shot and let him know about it. Seems like a lame technical, but, OK. – 10:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker TALKING to Jalen Brunson after swatting him from behind.
So of course he gets a technical, because we can’t have any fun here – 10:19 PM
Devin Booker TALKING to Jalen Brunson after swatting him from behind.
So of course he gets a technical, because we can’t have any fun here – 10:19 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Technical foul on Devin Booker for staring and saying bad words – 10:19 PM
Technical foul on Devin Booker for staring and saying bad words – 10:19 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Suns looking very much in rhythm early, up 18-6 on Dallas in the first six minutes – 10:18 PM
Suns looking very much in rhythm early, up 18-6 on Dallas in the first six minutes – 10:18 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It’s possible the Mavericks could have had a worse start, but not sure how. First play was an unforced Luka turnover and the Suns have been running ever since for an 18-6 lead with 6:09 left in the first quarter. – 10:16 PM
It’s possible the Mavericks could have had a worse start, but not sure how. First play was an unforced Luka turnover and the Suns have been running ever since for an 18-6 lead with 6:09 left in the first quarter. – 10:16 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
During free agency, Mavericks could really use a 7–foot shotblocking center to be a defensive anchor. Suns completely exploiting their weakness tonight in G 1. Can’t think of any center candidate at the moment. – 10:16 PM
During free agency, Mavericks could really use a 7–foot shotblocking center to be a defensive anchor. Suns completely exploiting their weakness tonight in G 1. Can’t think of any center candidate at the moment. – 10:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Deandre Ayton has already attempted four shots at the first timeout of Game 1
Rudy Gobert had multiple first quarter field goal attempts in only one game of the quarterfinals vs Mavericks (Game 2) – 10:16 PM
Deandre Ayton has already attempted four shots at the first timeout of Game 1
Rudy Gobert had multiple first quarter field goal attempts in only one game of the quarterfinals vs Mavericks (Game 2) – 10:16 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs have been hit by a freight train: Suns 18, Mavericks 6. Dallas had 3 early turnovers and the Suns are shooting 50% to Dallas’ 37%. – 10:16 PM
Mavs have been hit by a freight train: Suns 18, Mavericks 6. Dallas had 3 early turnovers and the Suns are shooting 50% to Dallas’ 37%. – 10:16 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
The Suns have better perimeter defenders than the Jazz. #Analysis – 10:15 PM
The Suns have better perimeter defenders than the Jazz. #Analysis – 10:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Mavs timeout. Down 18-6 and Booker with the follow.
Jae Crowder was in front of the #Mavs bench giving the timeout signal as he headed back to the Phoenix bench. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns – 10:15 PM
#Mavs timeout. Down 18-6 and Booker with the follow.
Jae Crowder was in front of the #Mavs bench giving the timeout signal as he headed back to the Phoenix bench. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns – 10:15 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Ah, right, the best team in the world. Those guys.
18-6 start for the Suns.
Dallas finding it very difficult to get any half-decent look offensively.
Phoenix’s defense –> offense transition is doing the job from there. – 10:15 PM
Ah, right, the best team in the world. Those guys.
18-6 start for the Suns.
Dallas finding it very difficult to get any half-decent look offensively.
Phoenix’s defense –> offense transition is doing the job from there. – 10:15 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs will need to have more buckets than turnovers to compete against the Suns. That ratio is even midway through the first quarter. The score isn’t. – 10:15 PM
The Mavs will need to have more buckets than turnovers to compete against the Suns. That ratio is even midway through the first quarter. The score isn’t. – 10:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker is AMPED after getting multiple offensive boards for the put-back. Suns’ defense is everywhere and they’re getting out and running, up 18-6 – 10:14 PM
Devin Booker is AMPED after getting multiple offensive boards for the put-back. Suns’ defense is everywhere and they’re getting out and running, up 18-6 – 10:14 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Well, Mavs didn’t waste much time setting themselves up for what would be a third double-digit comeback in 7 games.
The Suns, however, are not the Jazz. In more ways than one. – 10:14 PM
Well, Mavs didn’t waste much time setting themselves up for what would be a third double-digit comeback in 7 games.
The Suns, however, are not the Jazz. In more ways than one. – 10:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton finish with Luka in the area. Remember. Doncic guarding Gobert a little bit in #Mavs-Jazz series. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 10:14 PM
Ayton finish with Luka in the area. Remember. Doncic guarding Gobert a little bit in #Mavs-Jazz series. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs – 10:14 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Reggie Bullock’s isn’t going to play 48 minutes tonight. He’s got 2 fouls in the first 4:38. – 10:12 PM
Reggie Bullock’s isn’t going to play 48 minutes tonight. He’s got 2 fouls in the first 4:38. – 10:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Spencer Dinwiddie replaces Reggie Bullock, who already has 2 fouls. Suns up 14-4 early – 10:12 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie replaces Reggie Bullock, who already has 2 fouls. Suns up 14-4 early – 10:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton has missed out on two steals as the ball got through his hands.
#Mavs score off the 2nd one. #Suns up 12-4 as Ayton scores on other end. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:11 PM
Ayton has missed out on two steals as the ball got through his hands.
#Mavs score off the 2nd one. #Suns up 12-4 as Ayton scores on other end. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Powell meets Booker at the level of the screen on a DHO with Ayotn. Ayton rolls hard for an easy and-one. – 10:11 PM
Powell meets Booker at the level of the screen on a DHO with Ayotn. Ayton rolls hard for an easy and-one. – 10:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder 3 puts the Suns up 9-0 to start Game 1. Defense is swarming right now – 10:09 PM
Jae Crowder 3 puts the Suns up 9-0 to start Game 1. Defense is swarming right now – 10:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka turnover.
Booker lob
Bridges finish.
#Suns 6-0 as Booker scored in transition. – 10:07 PM
Luka turnover.
Booker lob
Bridges finish.
#Suns 6-0 as Booker scored in transition. – 10:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jazz did not attempt a single midrange shot in Game 6 vs Mavericks
First shot of Game 1: Chris Paul midrange – 10:06 PM
Jazz did not attempt a single midrange shot in Game 6 vs Mavericks
First shot of Game 1: Chris Paul midrange – 10:06 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Bullock on Paul, DFS on Booker
Bridges on Doncic, Booker on Brunson – 10:06 PM
Bullock on Paul, DFS on Booker
Bridges on Doncic, Booker on Brunson – 10:06 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Guessing the Suns are going to look for DA early, see how the Mavs are playing it and go from there. Monty said over the weekend that they sort of just have to play the first half and adjust from there given the lack of familiarity with this Dallas roster post-deadline. – 10:04 PM
Guessing the Suns are going to look for DA early, see how the Mavs are playing it and go from there. Monty said over the weekend that they sort of just have to play the first half and adjust from there given the lack of familiarity with this Dallas roster post-deadline. – 10:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Mavs led #Suns through three quarters in their three games this season only to lose.
11-17: Mavs 73-68 through 3: 4th: Suns 37-25 Final: PHX 105-98
11-19: Mavs 84-79 through 3: 4th: Suns 33-20. Final: PHX 112-104
1-20: Mavs 82-74 through 3. 4th Suns 35-19. Final: PHX 109-101. – 9:57 PM
#Mavs led #Suns through three quarters in their three games this season only to lose.
11-17: Mavs 73-68 through 3: 4th: Suns 37-25 Final: PHX 105-98
11-19: Mavs 84-79 through 3: 4th: Suns 33-20. Final: PHX 112-104
1-20: Mavs 82-74 through 3. 4th Suns 35-19. Final: PHX 109-101. – 9:57 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic and Dwight Powell are warming up for Game 1 and also maybe the circus. pic.twitter.com/V0t0W6uo4O – 9:53 PM
Luka Doncic and Dwight Powell are warming up for Game 1 and also maybe the circus. pic.twitter.com/V0t0W6uo4O – 9:53 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Hard not to feel a little bad for Harden. He needs a title and he’s basically lost an All-NBA team to injury late in the last few years for series he could’ve won. CP3, Embiid, Kyrie, Aldridge (retired last year before playoffs), etc. – 9:45 PM
Hard not to feel a little bad for Harden. He needs a title and he’s basically lost an All-NBA team to injury late in the last few years for series he could’ve won. CP3, Embiid, Kyrie, Aldridge (retired last year before playoffs), etc. – 9:45 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
About that time 🕺
@chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/eUGRKhEt0H – 9:44 PM
About that time 🕺
@chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/eUGRKhEt0H – 9:44 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks w/ Wesley Matthews, Jordan Poole & Kevin Looney, Tyler Herro…heck of a start to the NBA playoffs for city of Milwaukee / state of Wisconsin hoopers… Of course you’ve still got Jimmy Butler & Jae Crowder doing their thing… – 9:39 PM
#Bucks w/ Wesley Matthews, Jordan Poole & Kevin Looney, Tyler Herro…heck of a start to the NBA playoffs for city of Milwaukee / state of Wisconsin hoopers… Of course you’ve still got Jimmy Butler & Jae Crowder doing their thing… – 9:39 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
9:05 tip @theeagledallas – 9:35 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
9:05 tip @theeagledallas – 9:35 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/0PCnas1AQF – 9:34 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/0PCnas1AQF – 9:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
FYI. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/UHzi986b3b – 9:30 PM
FYI. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/UHzi986b3b – 9:30 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
The regular five are up for the start of Round 2. pic.twitter.com/CrB2Qd39Cl – 9:30 PM
The regular five are up for the start of Round 2. pic.twitter.com/CrB2Qd39Cl – 9:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton beyond halfcourt. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/fb8fRg2GbS – 9:15 PM
Deandre Ayton beyond halfcourt. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/fb8fRg2GbS – 9:15 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Looking fly for Round 2.
@PlayAtGila | #YouDoYou pic.twitter.com/dJtOkSw0G1 – 9:14 PM
Looking fly for Round 2.
@PlayAtGila | #YouDoYou pic.twitter.com/dJtOkSw0G1 – 9:14 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker getting ready for Game 1: pic.twitter.com/bA7LjoZUPI – 9:10 PM
Devin Booker getting ready for Game 1: pic.twitter.com/bA7LjoZUPI – 9:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker pregame. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/K8Rrs4hLuv – 9:01 PM
Devin Booker pregame. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/K8Rrs4hLuv – 9:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams reiterated what Devin Booker said earlier today at shootaround: The hamstring is fine. Book has been giving it “round-the-clock” care, so he’s fully healthy as far as they (and the medical staff) are concerned – 8:28 PM
Monty Williams reiterated what Devin Booker said earlier today at shootaround: The hamstring is fine. Book has been giving it “round-the-clock” care, so he’s fully healthy as far as they (and the medical staff) are concerned – 8:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I can’t do it.” Devin Booker. #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 8:26 PM
“I can’t do it.” Devin Booker. #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 8:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
2022 NBA Playoffs preview: 5 keys for Suns in second round vs. Mavericks – https://t.co/AveyvVIqwz via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/nOvcnTO7PA – 8:02 PM
2022 NBA Playoffs preview: 5 keys for Suns in second round vs. Mavericks – https://t.co/AveyvVIqwz via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/nOvcnTO7PA – 8:02 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Marquese Chriss’ first playoff game in Phoenix pic.twitter.com/kxlNMdiZED – 7:53 PM
Marquese Chriss’ first playoff game in Phoenix pic.twitter.com/kxlNMdiZED – 7:53 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It might be a little purplish tonight in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/91r70RlpYK – 7:34 PM
It might be a little purplish tonight in Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/91r70RlpYK – 7:34 PM
Devonte Graham @Devonte4Graham
Back on @BookCameo for Mother’s Day weekend request / birthdays / weddings … whatever you need book now 🤝🏾
💯 – 7:11 PM
Back on @BookCameo for Mother’s Day weekend request / birthdays / weddings … whatever you need book now 🤝🏾
💯 – 7:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Yeah, that is true.”
Devin Booker agreeing he has no patience to be an #NBA head coach someday.
“I can’t baby anybody out there. I can’t do it.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/TwRDASEKz1 – 6:44 PM
“Yeah, that is true.”
Devin Booker agreeing he has no patience to be an #NBA head coach someday.
“I can’t baby anybody out there. I can’t do it.” #Suns #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/TwRDASEKz1 – 6:44 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Thanks to the Mavs and Suns and the general universe for working their powers to align Games 1 and 2 with my parents’ already-planned week in Phoenix.
10/10 recommend. pic.twitter.com/t5250jR6tw – 6:31 PM
Thanks to the Mavs and Suns and the general universe for working their powers to align Games 1 and 2 with my parents’ already-planned week in Phoenix.
10/10 recommend. pic.twitter.com/t5250jR6tw – 6:31 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Whatever it takes, we are locked in and ready to rise up to the challenge.
Key in and read how we’re ready for Round 2: – 6:12 PM
Whatever it takes, we are locked in and ready to rise up to the challenge.
Key in and read how we’re ready for Round 2: – 6:12 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
🗣 We need you here. We need you LOUD!
🎟 https://t.co/mHlXfAluG3 | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/qdKtIfMmTO – 5:25 PM
🗣 We need you here. We need you LOUD!
🎟 https://t.co/mHlXfAluG3 | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/qdKtIfMmTO – 5:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @Callie Caplan:
‘He likes the challenge’: Luka Doncic will face elite defense from Suns, but he says Mavs are ready dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:20 PM
From @Callie Caplan:
‘He likes the challenge’: Luka Doncic will face elite defense from Suns, but he says Mavs are ready dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 4:20 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Schedule update for Game 4.
🎟 Limited tickets are still available for our games in Phoenix: https://t.co/T7C3wat109 pic.twitter.com/plcptqO870 – 4:16 PM
Schedule update for Game 4.
🎟 Limited tickets are still available for our games in Phoenix: https://t.co/T7C3wat109 pic.twitter.com/plcptqO870 – 4:16 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
A lil shoot around cash money 💰
@chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/kH3QMTrDi0 – 4:14 PM
A lil shoot around cash money 💰
@chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/kH3QMTrDi0 – 4:14 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#IndianaFever fall 101-89 to the Dallas Wings in their final preseason game.
Kelsey Mitchell: 24 pts 8/15
Queen Egbo: 11 pts, 11 rebs, 4/5
NaLyssa Smith 18 pts, 6/9
Emily Engstler: 12 pts, 5 rebs, 4/9
Destanni Henderson: 5 pts, 6 asts, 4 stls, 2/13
Lexie Hull: 2 pts, 1/9 – 4:10 PM
#IndianaFever fall 101-89 to the Dallas Wings in their final preseason game.
Kelsey Mitchell: 24 pts 8/15
Queen Egbo: 11 pts, 11 rebs, 4/5
NaLyssa Smith 18 pts, 6/9
Emily Engstler: 12 pts, 5 rebs, 4/9
Destanni Henderson: 5 pts, 6 asts, 4 stls, 2/13
Lexie Hull: 2 pts, 1/9 – 4:10 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t know why it was. I wasn’t sure if I was playing before the game. I had to go through some pregame stuff to make sure I was ready to go.”
#NBA fines #Suns $25K for ‘violating league injury report rules’ on Devin Booker’s hamstring azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:05 PM
“I don’t know why it was. I wasn’t sure if I was playing before the game. I had to go through some pregame stuff to make sure I was ready to go.”
#NBA fines #Suns $25K for ‘violating league injury report rules’ on Devin Booker’s hamstring azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 4:05 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Fever fall in their final preseason game 101-89 to Dallas. 89 is great! 101 is not, especially considering how bad Indiana was on defense in 2021.
That said, I think the Fever will be happy with a combined 42 points from Kelsey Mitchell & NaLyssa Smith. Regular season starts 5/6 – 4:01 PM
Fever fall in their final preseason game 101-89 to Dallas. 89 is great! 101 is not, especially considering how bad Indiana was on defense in 2021.
That said, I think the Fever will be happy with a combined 42 points from Kelsey Mitchell & NaLyssa Smith. Regular season starts 5/6 – 4:01 PM