The Suns had dominated the playoff tie in the first two games but the Mavericks have come up with a whooping reply winning 103-94 last night. Although the match was evenly poised in the first quarters of the match, the Mavericks took the game far away from their opponents in the third quarter and finished as the best team on the night. Doncic managed to grab 26 points with 13 rebounds and also helped his team by providing 9 assists on the night. His fellow teammate Brunson had an outstanding night picking up a stellar 28 points for his team. Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock also added a couple of important points and combining for 29 points helping their team pick up an all-important win in a hard-fought contest.
The match was always going in the way of the Mavericks from the very first quarter of the match, they were simply unstoppable and the match was over for the Suns when they raised the lead to 67-82 and closing the night with a 103-94 victory over the Suns. The night was absolutely hard for the Suns’ players as they suffered a brutal defeat despite every players picking up double figures. Devin Booker, Chris Paul both combined for 30 crucial points and Jae Crowder was the top scorer for the Suns on the night with 19 points. After the first two games, the Mavericks has picked themselves up at the right time and have given the Suns a setback and something to play for in the coming Game 4 on Sunday and will hope to level the tie.
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Dallas Mavericks Match Report
Jason Kidd’s side cut the Suns’ series lead to 2-1 and ended an 11-game losing streak against the Phoenix including the regular season matches. The Mavericks were always the underdogs going into the match but made their intentions loud and clear as they started the match with the counter attacking approach and the winning mentality was clearly visible as they defended greatly against the likes of Booker and Chris Paul whose birthday celebrations was spoiled by the brilliance of Doncic and Jalen Brunson. Credits goes all the way to Dwight Powell who on the night have the Suns’ players a hard game and a match to forget.
Phoenix Suns Match Report
Monty Williams’s men were in a gallant form in the first two games and their fans were gallant about Suns’ progression to semifinals but the Mavericks put up a brilliant display of class and esposure in front of Suns’ players and stun them with their defense. With the experience of Chris Paul and Devin Booker in the side, the Suns will focus on the next game and rectify their mistakes and will be looking to turn the table on for their side.
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 26 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists. He will be looking to carry this run of form and and take his team to the next round.
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 18 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists but all went in vain as his team suffered defeat last night.
Jalen Brunson:
Jalen Brunson is other name of consistence as he kept his red hot form going on for the Suns who has ensured a great position for his team netting 28 points with 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
Match Details:
Fixture: Dallas Mavericks Vs Phoenix Suns
Host: Dallas Mavericks
Date: 6 May
Venue: American Airlines 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).
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Phoenix Suns Vs Dallas Mavericks | Match Conclusion:
The Mavericks have looked better in the 3rd game and have given themselves a chance to fight and go ahead in the semifinals with a victory against the mighty Suns last night. Now that the Mavericks have managed to win a match and given themselves a confidence boost, they will be looking to take the tie away from the Suns who on the other hand need to pick themselves up to crush the Mavericks’ hopes as soon as possible. The tie looks absolutely gutted with excitement as both sides have a brilliant chance ahead of them to progress into the semifinals of this year’s Championship.
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