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In a star-studded matchup between two Western Convention contenders on Friday night time, the Phoenix Suns got here out on prime.
Kevin Durant completed with 26 factors in 37 minutes on the ground, main the Suns to a 114-113 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Durant additionally recorded 5 rebounds, 4 assists and two blocks whereas taking pictures 57.1 % from the ground and 50 % from behind the arc.
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Kevin Durant. pic.twitter.com/VsfxjfKQN1
Phoenix led by 13 factors at halftime, however Dallas responded with a 33-point third quarter. The Mavericks stormed again to take a four-point lead with simply over three minutes left in regulation, though they weren’t in a position to shut out the victory.
Dallas tied the competition with 23 seconds remaining, however Suns heart Jusuf Nurkić was fouled simply earlier than the ultimate buzzer. Nurkić missed his first free throw earlier than connecting on the second, sealing the win.
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WILD ending in Dallas.
Suns win seventh straight in a THIRLLER. pic.twitter.com/JNJpc20JD4
Followers regarded ahead to a possible playoff sequence between the 2 groups following the sport.
Foodie Huxtable @DaMayorOfGso
I wouldnt thoughts 7 video games of Suns vs Mavs within the playoffs! pic.twitter.com/1qCy6BRF6m
Z🦇🖤 @ZainxAwan
This suns vs mavs sport loopy lmaoo want a playoff sequence between these 2 groups 🔥🔥😂
sports activities discuss @broketrus485551
That mavs and suns sport is so fireplace all the time enjoyable to look at good basketball each time these groups met it is all the time a thriller
Philip-Writer & Photographer @SubduedSnarl
This #Suns win tonight over the #Mavericks
had playoff-level depth…right here in November !Tremendous win, Suns !!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/r5MQdcqwyL
22 @JustAbsie
I hope we see this suns v mavs matchups within the playoffs. Simply elite scoring throughout.
pia @sofiasunss
suns and mavs all the time deal with their matchups like a playoff sport you simply like to see it
Regardless of scoring simply 13 factors, Devin Booker nonetheless made his presence felt by racking up 12 assists with out committing a turnover.
The Mavericks practically pulled out a win as a consequence of robust performances from Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. Dončić completed with 30 factors and 7 rebounds to associate with seven assists whereas Irving chipped in with 29 factors and 6 assists of his personal.
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Drive left and end.
Drive proper and drop a dime.Kyrie placing on a present early within the 4Q on ESPN… Mavs lead by 2! pic.twitter.com/MwaVAUp6E4
Klay Thompson was inconsistent all through the night time, taking pictures simply 4-13 from the sphere which included a 1-7 mark on three-pointers. He scored 12 factors and pulled down 4 rebounds.
The Suns’ victory represented their seventh straight win, bettering to 8-1 on the season as a complete. Dallas fell to 5-4.
