The Suns have dominated the playoff tie in the first two games and the Mavericks have come up with a whooping reply in the next two games and the tie was level at 2-2. But the fifth game was always gonna be interesting but it never was an even contest as the Suns brushed aside the Mavericks pulling away a 110-80 victory. Doncic managed to grab 28 points with 11 rebounds and also helped his team by providing 2 assists on the night. His fellow teammate Brunson was also looking great until one point picking up 21 points but the forwards had put up a disappointing performance leading to a defeat at the Footprint Center.
The match was evenly poised as the Suns were leading narrowly on 49-46 but things went out of the hands of the Mavericks in the third quarter, as the Suns looked simply unstoppable taking a 72-60. The night was absolutely awful for Reggie Bullock as they failed to open his account even after being 35 minutes on the court. Devin Booker was the man of the night having done the damage to the Mavericks picking up important 28 points and keeping his team in the game for the most part of the match and finally taking them to the finish line and taking a crucial lead in this well contested playoff tie.
Dallas Mavericks Match Report
Although Jason Kidd’s side replied back and pulley two crucial victories in the last two matches they have fallen short yet again to the mighty Suns last night. They were left stunned by the Suns’ performance yesterday and the seemed to have no clue about how to stop the fire man Devin Booker who never has a bad day in the office making things even harder for the Mavericks. Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock had a bad game and the latter might find his position in scrutiny having pulled away 0 points in 35 minutes. Jalen Brunson supported Luka Doncic but there hardwork went in vain as the others failed to recapitalize. Luka Doncic who has been everlessly great all season long and didn’t fail the fans as he managed to bag yet another 28 points which went in vain.
Phoenix Suns Match Report
Monty Williams’s men were in a gallant form in the first two games and almost all of the Suns’ fans were rooting for an easy progression to the next round. But the Mavericks having put levelled the tie in the next two games gave the Suns a huge reality check and they answered the critics perfectly well and pulled out a major victory on Tuesday. Devin Booker yet again proved his worth picking up 28 points and Deandre Ayton supported him as well netting crucial 20 points and credit goes to defense keeping the dangerous Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson quiet in the third quarter which was the turning point of the match.
Best Performers
Luka Doncic:
Luka Doncic has been in a breathtaking form all season long and last night was no different as he notched up 28 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists but failed to take his team to the finish line as his team suffered a defeat and went behind 3-2 in the playoff tie.
Devin Booker:
Since his arrival from injury it looks like Devin Booker has picked up his form from the point where he left it. Last night was yet another of Devin Booker classics as he managed to notch up 28 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists to ensure his team a vital win in the playoff tie.
Deandre Ayton:
Deandre Ayton has answered his critics and has shown yet again what a scoring sensation he is for the Suns side ensuring a great win for his team by netting 20 points with 9 rebounds and 2 assists.
Match Details:
Fixture: Phoenix Suns Vs Dallas Mavericks
Host: Phoenix Suns
Date: 10 May
Venue: Footprint Center
Phoenix Suns Vs Dallas Mavericks Lineup:
Phoenix Suns: Mikal Bridges (F), Jae Crowder (F), Deandre Ayton (C), Chris Paul (G), Devin Booker (G).
Dallas Mavericks: Dorian Finney-Smith (F), Reggie Bullock (F), Dwight Powell (C), Jalen Brunson (G), Luka Doncic (G).
Phoenix Suns Vs Dallas Mavericks | Match Conclusion:
After being the second best on last two meetings, the Suns have answered the questions put against them quite well brushing aside the Mavericks by a huge 110-80 margin. The Suns have proved all the pundits and critics wrong and have set a wonderful playoff tie to watch for the NBA fans. Now that the Mavericks have gone behind 3-2, it will be interesting to watch how they will bounce back on Game-6 which will be a do-or-die game for them.
Phoenix Suns Vs Dallas Mavericks | Match Highlights:
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