The Suns have dominated the playoff tie in the first two games but the Mavericks have come up with a whooping reply winning 111-109 last night. Although the match was evenly poised, the Mavericks looked by far the best team on the night. Doncic managed to grab 26 points with 7 rebounds and also helped his team by providing 11 assists on the night. His fellow teammates Brunson and Finney-Smith were also in a gallant form and combined for 42 points with the Mavericks picking up a stellar victory in a hard-fought contest.
The match was always going in way for the Mavericks and in the first 2 quarters, they were simply unstoppable they took a lead of 68-56. Although they weren’t looking like the force they started the match with they managed to close the night with a 111-101 victory over the Suns. The night was absolutely awful for the great Chris Paul who was absolutely given no free space of scoring managing just 5 points. Devin Booker was the only player to have done some damage to the Mavericks picking up important 35 points and keeping his team in the game for the most part of the match. After the first two games, the Mavericks has picked themselves up at the right time and have the form on their side as the Suns look to bounce back after letting the lead slip to 2-2 in the playoff tie.
Dallas Mavericks Match Report
Although Jason Kidd’s side were counted by many to have an early exit against the Suns’ after their shambolic performance in the last two matches, they have stunned the Suns’ by their performance since then and the opponent seems to have no clue about how to stop the fire man Luka Doncic who never has a bad day in the office making things even harder for the Suns. Finney-Smith have come with up with a scintillating reply for his critics and stood tall when his team needed him the most. Luka Doncic who has been everlessly great all season long and didn’t fail the fans as he managed to bag yet another 26 points.
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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 have put a huge task 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. But the majority of credit goes to Booker who kept the Suns always in the match with his free scoring.
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, 7 rebounds and 11 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 35 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists but all went in vain as his team suffered yet another defeat last night.
Dorian Finney-Smith:
Dorian Finney-Smith has answered his critics and has shown yet again what a scoring sensation he is for the Mavericks side ensuring a great win for his team by netting 24 points with 8 rebounds and 1 assists.
Match Details:
Fixture: Phoenix Suns Vs Dallas Mavericks
Host: Dallas Mavericks
Date: 8 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).
Phoenix Suns Vs Dallas Mavericks | Match Conclusion:
No team in the history of NBA has ever managed to come back from 2-0 deficit and win the best-of-seven series, but the Mavericks 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 managed to win back to back matches, they will be looking to take the tie away from the Suns who on the other hand need to pick themselves up as soon as possible if they are to have any chances of progressing into the next round. 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 and the Mavericks have clearly indicated that they are not to be taken lightly after yet another brilliant performance last night.
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