The Dallas Mavericks (0-2) play against the Phoenix Suns (0-0) at Footprint Center
Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Wednesday May 4, 2022
Dallas Mavericks 109, Phoenix Suns 129 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Jason Kidd: ‘No one else showed’ to help Luka Doncic, especially in 3rd and 4th quarters dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:29 AM
Jason Kidd: ‘No one else showed’ to help Luka Doncic, especially in 3rd and 4th quarters dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:29 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t want to take you back to when I was five years old again.” Devin Booker joking about how the soon 37-year-old Chris Paul plays as Paul scored 14 of his 28 in the 4th of #Suns Game 2 win over #Mavs. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/E62kwEbzeV – 1:29 AM
“I don’t want to take you back to when I was five years old again.” Devin Booker joking about how the soon 37-year-old Chris Paul plays as Paul scored 14 of his 28 in the 4th of #Suns Game 2 win over #Mavs. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/E62kwEbzeV – 1:29 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Our starting backcourt tonight:
📊 58 PTS, 12 AST, 10 REB 📊 pic.twitter.com/p6HTgmKvLk – 1:28 AM
Our starting backcourt tonight:
📊 58 PTS, 12 AST, 10 REB 📊 pic.twitter.com/p6HTgmKvLk – 1:28 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ve been a great fourth quarter team this whole season.” Devin Booker as #Suns torched #Mavs for 40 points in 4th of Game 2 win to take 2-0 series lead. #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/LAZn1NyW37 – 1:26 AM
“We’ve been a great fourth quarter team this whole season.” Devin Booker as #Suns torched #Mavs for 40 points in 4th of Game 2 win to take 2-0 series lead. #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/LAZn1NyW37 – 1:26 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks react to their fourth-quarter meltdown as the Suns take a 2-0 lead in the West semis.
mavs.com/suns-claim-2-0… – 1:25 AM
The Mavericks react to their fourth-quarter meltdown as the Suns take a 2-0 lead in the West semis.
mavs.com/suns-claim-2-0… – 1:25 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jae Crowder laughed when I asked about what he sees with Chris Paul’s ability to target mismatches and get to his spots late in games, saying it’s like he takes it easy the first 2 quarters, just analyzing, and then flips the switch and goes to work in the 4th – 1:16 AM
Jae Crowder laughed when I asked about what he sees with Chris Paul’s ability to target mismatches and get to his spots late in games, saying it’s like he takes it easy the first 2 quarters, just analyzing, and then flips the switch and goes to work in the 4th – 1:16 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
And while we are at it. Mikael Bridges is an absolute stud defender. It says everything that Doncic scored a lot and efficiently, but he hounded Luka all night again and kept the Mavs from getting into their offense quickly. – 1:15 AM
And while we are at it. Mikael Bridges is an absolute stud defender. It says everything that Doncic scored a lot and efficiently, but he hounded Luka all night again and kept the Mavs from getting into their offense quickly. – 1:15 AM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
Q4 #Suns 84% FG%, 75% 3FG%, 91% 2FG% (10-12 2FGs) — Paul (14) & Booker (9) combined 9-10 FGs, 4-4 3FGs, 23 points #NBA #Mavs #MavsVsSuns pic.twitter.com/CGaGJQXhqg – 1:14 AM
Q4 #Suns 84% FG%, 75% 3FG%, 91% 2FG% (10-12 2FGs) — Paul (14) & Booker (9) combined 9-10 FGs, 4-4 3FGs, 23 points #NBA #Mavs #MavsVsSuns pic.twitter.com/CGaGJQXhqg – 1:14 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s 35 points, 59% shooting in 36 mins of Game 2: “He had a great game, but no one else showed. … We can’t win with just him out there scoring 30 a night, not this time of year, and we’re playing the best team in the league.” – 1:13 AM
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s 35 points, 59% shooting in 36 mins of Game 2: “He had a great game, but no one else showed. … We can’t win with just him out there scoring 30 a night, not this time of year, and we’re playing the best team in the league.” – 1:13 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Phoenix has crazy depth. Ayton plays 18 minutes with 4 fouls, McGee gets 10 minutes with 5 fouls, you’d think that’s bad news. Yet in comes Bismack Biyombo with a +12 and 9 points in 18 minutes. He did it all year too. Suns don’t run out of good players pic.twitter.com/lu7je8zHqW – 1:11 AM
Phoenix has crazy depth. Ayton plays 18 minutes with 4 fouls, McGee gets 10 minutes with 5 fouls, you’d think that’s bad news. Yet in comes Bismack Biyombo with a +12 and 9 points in 18 minutes. He did it all year too. Suns don’t run out of good players pic.twitter.com/lu7je8zHqW – 1:11 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jae Crowder said the Suns emphasized the 44 minutes Luka Doncic played in Game 1 and wanted to make him work even more in Game 2. – 1:10 AM
Jae Crowder said the Suns emphasized the 44 minutes Luka Doncic played in Game 1 and wanted to make him work even more in Game 2. – 1:10 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jae Crowder postgame. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/rUAFuJbIM4 – 1:09 AM
Jae Crowder postgame. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/rUAFuJbIM4 – 1:09 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“I done played with a lot of great shooters in my career, but nobody like that.” – Chris Paul on Devin Booker hitting those 3 straight 3s – 1:07 AM
“I done played with a lot of great shooters in my career, but nobody like that.” – Chris Paul on Devin Booker hitting those 3 straight 3s – 1:07 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic: “We believe, man. They’ve got to win four, so it’s not over yet, but we’ve got to go back home. Our crowd is amazing, so we’re going to believe until the end.” – 1:05 AM
Luka Doncic: “We believe, man. They’ve got to win four, so it’s not over yet, but we’ve got to go back home. Our crowd is amazing, so we’re going to believe until the end.” – 1:05 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
[danny ainge logs onto twitter after the mavs fall down 2-0 to the suns] pic.twitter.com/iTln5e1PCt – 1:03 AM
[danny ainge logs onto twitter after the mavs fall down 2-0 to the suns] pic.twitter.com/iTln5e1PCt – 1:03 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Doncic about the interaction when a fan yelled something at him that clearly upset him. Doncic said if it had been normal yelling, he wouldn’t have turned. “But we’re people,” he said. – 1:02 AM
I asked Doncic about the interaction when a fan yelled something at him that clearly upset him. Doncic said if it had been normal yelling, he wouldn’t have turned. “But we’re people,” he said. – 1:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
These two.
Devin Booker X Chris Paul = 58 points in Game 2. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns pic.twitter.com/ACr6617pQL – 1:01 AM
These two.
Devin Booker X Chris Paul = 58 points in Game 2. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns pic.twitter.com/ACr6617pQL – 1:01 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“This is all I play for, and just getting another dose of it, I missed it.” – Devin Booker on playoff basketball – 12:59 AM
“This is all I play for, and just getting another dose of it, I missed it.” – Devin Booker on playoff basketball – 12:59 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic: “I’ve just got to play better defense. That’s it.” – 12:59 AM
Luka Doncic: “I’ve just got to play better defense. That’s it.” – 12:59 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Devin Booker called this playoff run “a revenge tour” for the Suns – 12:59 AM
Devin Booker called this playoff run “a revenge tour” for the Suns – 12:59 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker said he feels like Suns fans are on this “revenge tour” with the team. Think that’s the first time we’ve heard any of the players themselves refer to it that way – 12:58 AM
Devin Booker said he feels like Suns fans are on this “revenge tour” with the team. Think that’s the first time we’ve heard any of the players themselves refer to it that way – 12:58 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“The energy is in the house. The energy is in this city. Everyone is on this revenge tour with us,” Suns guard Devin Booker said. – 12:57 AM
“The energy is in the house. The energy is in this city. Everyone is on this revenge tour with us,” Suns guard Devin Booker said. – 12:57 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker said it feels like the home crowd is right alongside the Suns with this “revenge tour” this postseason – 12:57 AM
Devin Booker said it feels like the home crowd is right alongside the Suns with this “revenge tour” this postseason – 12:57 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker on Chris Paul’s 4th quarter: “It impresses us every time we see it, but it doesn’t surprise us.” – 12:56 AM
Devin Booker on Chris Paul’s 4th quarter: “It impresses us every time we see it, but it doesn’t surprise us.” – 12:56 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
#LineOfTheNight: @Chris Paul 28 pts, 8 asts, 6 rebs, 11-15 FG, 5-5 FT, W – 12:55 AM
#LineOfTheNight: @Chris Paul 28 pts, 8 asts, 6 rebs, 11-15 FG, 5-5 FT, W – 12:55 AM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Not sure how the Mavs are going to handle the Luka hunting going forward. They tried to hide him at all costs on a few occasions tonight by just totally keeping him away from the action and switching all over the court, but it essentially turned into a shell drill for the Suns. – 12:54 AM
Not sure how the Mavs are going to handle the Luka hunting going forward. They tried to hide him at all costs on a few occasions tonight by just totally keeping him away from the action and switching all over the court, but it essentially turned into a shell drill for the Suns. – 12:54 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Our guys deserve credit for just staying with it and not being deflated when he hit shots…we understand and respect who he is as an offensive player. I’m just proud of our guys for hanging in there.” – Monty Williams on the Suns’ defense against Luka Doncic – 12:54 AM
“Our guys deserve credit for just staying with it and not being deflated when he hit shots…we understand and respect who he is as an offensive player. I’m just proud of our guys for hanging in there.” – Monty Williams on the Suns’ defense against Luka Doncic – 12:54 AM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
This is bananas.
The Suns went after Luka 50 times as the screen defender FIFTY and scored a casual 1.72 points per chance.
Wow. – 12:54 AM
This is bananas.
The Suns went after Luka 50 times as the screen defender FIFTY and scored a casual 1.72 points per chance.
Wow. – 12:54 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd: “We’ve got to get other guys involved to help [Luka Doncic]. It can’t just be him.” Kidd acknowledged that Suns had a ton of success hunting Doncic and said Mavs have to do a better job “protecting” him in those situations. – 12:52 AM
Jason Kidd: “We’ve got to get other guys involved to help [Luka Doncic]. It can’t just be him.” Kidd acknowledged that Suns had a ton of success hunting Doncic and said Mavs have to do a better job “protecting” him in those situations. – 12:52 AM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Booker held Brunson to .22 on 20 touches (9 chance ending possessions) and scored a ridiculous 30 points on 21 possessions on Offense. @Devin Booker put on a clinic. – 12:50 AM
Booker held Brunson to .22 on 20 touches (9 chance ending possessions) and scored a ridiculous 30 points on 21 possessions on Offense. @Devin Booker put on a clinic. – 12:50 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams on another Chris Paul masterclass in the 4th quarter: “When he comes back to start the 4th, for whatever reason, he’s fresh….I’d love to sit here and tell you I know how or why he does it. I don’t know if our guys expect it, but they’re grateful for it.” – 12:49 AM
Monty Williams on another Chris Paul masterclass in the 4th quarter: “When he comes back to start the 4th, for whatever reason, he’s fresh….I’d love to sit here and tell you I know how or why he does it. I don’t know if our guys expect it, but they’re grateful for it.” – 12:49 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Point God destruction in the fourth quarter was Chris Paul scoring or assisting on the Suns’ first 19 points across 4:56 (!!!) – 12:49 AM
Point God destruction in the fourth quarter was Chris Paul scoring or assisting on the Suns’ first 19 points across 4:56 (!!!) – 12:49 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson shooting without Luka this playoffs:
— 50.7 FG%
— 41.2 3P%
Jalen Brunson shooting with Luka this playoffs:
— 41.0 FG%
— 30.0 3P% pic.twitter.com/Vb2ehoEFsz – 12:48 AM
Jalen Brunson shooting without Luka this playoffs:
— 50.7 FG%
— 41.2 3P%
Jalen Brunson shooting with Luka this playoffs:
— 41.0 FG%
— 30.0 3P% pic.twitter.com/Vb2ehoEFsz – 12:48 AM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
These Suns have reminded me of the 2013-14 Spurs all season, and the resemblance has only gotten stronger in the playoffs. A tough 1-8 first-round matchup, then they went full machine mode from there. – 12:46 AM
These Suns have reminded me of the 2013-14 Spurs all season, and the resemblance has only gotten stronger in the playoffs. A tough 1-8 first-round matchup, then they went full machine mode from there. – 12:46 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka with a 1:4 assist-TO ratio in second half. As many buckets as turnovers.
And Suns shot 70.7% FGs after halftime. And that’s with no buckets from Crowder/Ayton. – 12:45 AM
Luka with a 1:4 assist-TO ratio in second half. As many buckets as turnovers.
And Suns shot 70.7% FGs after halftime. And that’s with no buckets from Crowder/Ayton. – 12:45 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
The Point God with tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game! pic.twitter.com/0npwpukQVS – 12:43 AM
The Point God with tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game! pic.twitter.com/0npwpukQVS – 12:43 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs lose Game 2 to the Suns 129-109 to face an 0-2 series deficit.
First back-to-back losses since mid-March and just their second slide since start of 2022 calendar year.
Someone make sure Tony Brothers and crew properly stretch and ice down after that workhorse performance. – 12:43 AM
Mavs lose Game 2 to the Suns 129-109 to face an 0-2 series deficit.
First back-to-back losses since mid-March and just their second slide since start of 2022 calendar year.
Someone make sure Tony Brothers and crew properly stretch and ice down after that workhorse performance. – 12:43 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
GETTING THE WIN & GETTING GORILLA BITES!
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/kaYWoAF7rb – 12:42 AM
GETTING THE WIN & GETTING GORILLA BITES!
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/kaYWoAF7rb – 12:42 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
chris paul in the fourth quarter this year (regular season and playoffs combined):
—57.5% on 2s outside restricted area (103-of-179)
—76.5% inside restricted area (14-of-17)
—40.3% on above-the-break 3s (29-of-72) pic.twitter.com/aSy4bocczt – 12:42 AM
chris paul in the fourth quarter this year (regular season and playoffs combined):
—57.5% on 2s outside restricted area (103-of-179)
—76.5% inside restricted area (14-of-17)
—40.3% on above-the-break 3s (29-of-72) pic.twitter.com/aSy4bocczt – 12:42 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Devin Booker tonight:
30 PTS
11-19 FG
5-8 3P
He moves to 3rd in 30-point playoff games in Suns history with his 12th. pic.twitter.com/tI8oFL2BEW – 12:41 AM
Devin Booker tonight:
30 PTS
11-19 FG
5-8 3P
He moves to 3rd in 30-point playoff games in Suns history with his 12th. pic.twitter.com/tI8oFL2BEW – 12:41 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Suns with a Franchise Playoff best 65% FG:
Bridges 83%
Crowder 57%
Ayton 50%
Booker 58%
Paul 69%
Bench 68%
3FG 52%
FT 85%
Impossible to beat. – 12:41 AM
Suns with a Franchise Playoff best 65% FG:
Bridges 83%
Crowder 57%
Ayton 50%
Booker 58%
Paul 69%
Bench 68%
3FG 52%
FT 85%
Impossible to beat. – 12:41 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Suns vs. Mavericks score: Chris Paul, Devin Booker lead Phoenix to 2-0 series lead
cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-… – 12:41 AM
Suns vs. Mavericks score: Chris Paul, Devin Booker lead Phoenix to 2-0 series lead
cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-… – 12:41 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“You have to be not just impressed but proud of the way we continue to win games mentally.” – Monty Williams, praising the Suns’ finish to Game 2 and overcoming a first half where the Mavs hit a lot of shots – 12:41 AM
“You have to be not just impressed but proud of the way we continue to win games mentally.” – Monty Williams, praising the Suns’ finish to Game 2 and overcoming a first half where the Mavs hit a lot of shots – 12:41 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
The Suns’ 64% shooting is a franchise playoff record. I should hope so. – 12:40 AM
The Suns’ 64% shooting is a franchise playoff record. I should hope so. – 12:40 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
The Suns just shot 64% from the floor, 52% from three … pic.twitter.com/td7xofSuOg – 12:39 AM
The Suns just shot 64% from the floor, 52% from three … pic.twitter.com/td7xofSuOg – 12:39 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lots to unpack with @howaboutafresca on Game 2 of Heat-Sixers and Suns-Mavs. Tune in to @FoxSportsRadio at 10 pm PT ihr.fm/2IBN81n – 12:39 AM
Lots to unpack with @howaboutafresca on Game 2 of Heat-Sixers and Suns-Mavs. Tune in to @FoxSportsRadio at 10 pm PT ihr.fm/2IBN81n – 12:39 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic is 1-9 against Chris Paul in his career. pic.twitter.com/U6r04yQ28v – 12:37 AM
Luka Doncic is 1-9 against Chris Paul in his career. pic.twitter.com/U6r04yQ28v – 12:37 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Chris Paul is shooting 63.8% in the 4Q this playoffs. pic.twitter.com/uddrfcEjbz – 12:37 AM
Chris Paul is shooting 63.8% in the 4Q this playoffs. pic.twitter.com/uddrfcEjbz – 12:37 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Suns had 75.7% true shooting percentage, the second highest all-time in the playoffs, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
The highest: Clippers at 77.8% in Game 5 of the 2020 first round vs. Mavericks. – 12:36 AM
Suns had 75.7% true shooting percentage, the second highest all-time in the playoffs, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
The highest: Clippers at 77.8% in Game 5 of the 2020 first round vs. Mavericks. – 12:36 AM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Real talk, I did NOT know this Mavs team was this one dimensional. I didn’t watch much of them this year, but I’m convinced Luka could drop 60 and they’d still lose. – 12:35 AM
Real talk, I did NOT know this Mavs team was this one dimensional. I didn’t watch much of them this year, but I’m convinced Luka could drop 60 and they’d still lose. – 12:35 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I can’t help but think about how Dallas’ defense sent Utah to hell, but they’ve been absolutely carved by Phoenix’s offense. – 12:35 AM
I can’t help but think about how Dallas’ defense sent Utah to hell, but they’ve been absolutely carved by Phoenix’s offense. – 12:35 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Final. Back to Dallas.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/XmYOTLw59F – 12:34 AM
Final. Back to Dallas.
@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/XmYOTLw59F – 12:34 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Quick reaction to Suns’ fourth-quarter runaway in Phoenix for 2-0 series lead.
mavs.com/suns-claim-2-0… – 12:32 AM
Quick reaction to Suns’ fourth-quarter runaway in Phoenix for 2-0 series lead.
mavs.com/suns-claim-2-0… – 12:32 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Suns shot 65/52/86% as a team tonight.
They have shot 50% in 8 straight games. pic.twitter.com/ZnTOplKkgP – 12:32 AM
The Suns shot 65/52/86% as a team tonight.
They have shot 50% in 8 straight games. pic.twitter.com/ZnTOplKkgP – 12:32 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 129, DAL 109
Booker: 30-4-4, 11-19 FG
Paul: 28-8-6, 11-16 FG
Crowder: 15 Pts, 7 Reb, 4-7 FG
Doncic: 35-7-5, 13-22 FG – 12:31 AM
Final: PHX 129, DAL 109
Booker: 30-4-4, 11-19 FG
Paul: 28-8-6, 11-16 FG
Crowder: 15 Pts, 7 Reb, 4-7 FG
Doncic: 35-7-5, 13-22 FG – 12:31 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Phoenix is shooting 65%. Not for a quarter. For the GAME👀👀👀👀👀👀 – 12:30 AM
Phoenix is shooting 65%. Not for a quarter. For the GAME👀👀👀👀👀👀 – 12:30 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ouch. Hard fall for Torrey Craig as he went over the top of Marquese Chriss. He got back up wincing, but he’s staying in the game – 12:30 AM
Ouch. Hard fall for Torrey Craig as he went over the top of Marquese Chriss. He got back up wincing, but he’s staying in the game – 12:30 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns going 8 for 8 in games this postseason with 50% or better from field … as a heavy midrange team.
Free Money – 12:29 AM
Suns going 8 for 8 in games this postseason with 50% or better from field … as a heavy midrange team.
Free Money – 12:29 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
WHO IS HUNGRY, SUNS FANS?!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/Zxy0sBveW7 – 12:27 AM
WHO IS HUNGRY, SUNS FANS?!
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a fountain drink! pic.twitter.com/Zxy0sBveW7 – 12:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Chris Paul tonight:
28 PTS
6 REB
8 AST
11-16 FG
He scored or assisted on the first 19 points in the 4Q. pic.twitter.com/hfEuCjYd2N – 12:27 AM
Chris Paul tonight:
28 PTS
6 REB
8 AST
11-16 FG
He scored or assisted on the first 19 points in the 4Q. pic.twitter.com/hfEuCjYd2N – 12:27 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Getting the feeling early the Mavs know they can’t beat the Suns. Could be looking at a sweep.🧹 – 12:27 AM
Getting the feeling early the Mavs know they can’t beat the Suns. Could be looking at a sweep.🧹 – 12:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic in the loss:
35 PTS
5 REB
7 AST
13-22 FG
5-10 3P
He is now 1st all time in playoff PPG with 33.5. pic.twitter.com/yqsefvxNRa – 12:26 AM
Luka Doncic in the loss:
35 PTS
5 REB
7 AST
13-22 FG
5-10 3P
He is now 1st all time in playoff PPG with 33.5. pic.twitter.com/yqsefvxNRa – 12:26 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
“Suns in four” chant coming from the Phoenix crowd. Up 25 – 12:25 AM
“Suns in four” chant coming from the Phoenix crowd. Up 25 – 12:25 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Suns are 52-0 when leading after 3 quarters this season. pic.twitter.com/uqXdY5LZgH – 12:25 AM
The Suns are 52-0 when leading after 3 quarters this season. pic.twitter.com/uqXdY5LZgH – 12:25 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Brunson PPG this playoffs:
27.8 vs Jazz perimeter defense
11.0 vs Suns perimeter defense pic.twitter.com/xZSWr8nzN9 – 12:24 AM
Jalen Brunson PPG this playoffs:
27.8 vs Jazz perimeter defense
11.0 vs Suns perimeter defense pic.twitter.com/xZSWr8nzN9 – 12:24 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
We spent so much this time season marveling at what LeBron James was doing at 37.
Chris Paul turns 37 on Friday.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 12:24 AM
We spent so much this time season marveling at what LeBron James was doing at 37.
Chris Paul turns 37 on Friday.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 12:24 AM
CJ McCollum @CJMcCollum
Sheesh Book . They just taking turns. Hurts my heart to watch this. Time to put Jacobi to sleep – 12:24 AM
Sheesh Book . They just taking turns. Hurts my heart to watch this. Time to put Jacobi to sleep – 12:24 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Incredibly, incredibly rude 2nd half and especially 4th quarter from the Suns and CP3. Just very impolite hosting. – 12:24 AM
Incredibly, incredibly rude 2nd half and especially 4th quarter from the Suns and CP3. Just very impolite hosting. – 12:24 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker again from 3.
Has 30 (5-of-8 from 3). #Suns up 119-95 with 3:59 left.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022. #Mavs. – 12:24 AM
Booker again from 3.
Has 30 (5-of-8 from 3). #Suns up 119-95 with 3:59 left.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022. #Mavs. – 12:24 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns check all the starters out with 4 minutes to go, up 24 – 12:23 AM
The Suns check all the starters out with 4 minutes to go, up 24 – 12:23 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
As good as Brunson was in the first round, is as ineffective as he’s been in this one.
Reminds of the LAC series, both in KB’s effectiveness and Luka being asked to do so much on offense that he seems exhausted late. – 12:23 AM
As good as Brunson was in the first round, is as ineffective as he’s been in this one.
Reminds of the LAC series, both in KB’s effectiveness and Luka being asked to do so much on offense that he seems exhausted late. – 12:23 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Marquese Chriss is playing his first playoff game in Phoenix – 12:23 AM
Marquese Chriss is playing his first playoff game in Phoenix – 12:23 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mikal Bridges changed this game with his second half defense on Luka. Comprehensive ass kicking. – 12:22 AM
Mikal Bridges changed this game with his second half defense on Luka. Comprehensive ass kicking. – 12:22 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Suns are putting on an absolute clinic. Look at this pic.twitter.com/k6PJU1YKBp – 12:22 AM
Suns are putting on an absolute clinic. Look at this pic.twitter.com/k6PJU1YKBp – 12:22 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Chris Paul is giving Luka Doncic a taste of how almost everyone else feels going against Luka Doncic down the stretch.
Ooof. – 12:21 AM
Chris Paul is giving Luka Doncic a taste of how almost everyone else feels going against Luka Doncic down the stretch.
Ooof. – 12:21 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker and Chris Paul with a combined 55 points and 12 assists on 21-of-34 shooting – 12:21 AM
Devin Booker and Chris Paul with a combined 55 points and 12 assists on 21-of-34 shooting – 12:21 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3.
Timeout #Mavs.
#Suns have exploded in the fourth.
Up 21 with 4:41 left. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 12:19 AM
Booker 3.
Timeout #Mavs.
#Suns have exploded in the fourth.
Up 21 with 4:41 left. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 12:19 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Suns relentlessly hunting Luka Doncic. isn’t gonna be something that changes the rest of this series either. That’s bad news for the Mavericks. – 12:19 AM
The Suns relentlessly hunting Luka Doncic. isn’t gonna be something that changes the rest of this series either. That’s bad news for the Mavericks. – 12:19 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Brunson’s fourth foul was a doozy. Hope CP3 is ok! pic.twitter.com/idGQOdkJE8 – 12:19 AM
Brunson’s fourth foul was a doozy. Hope CP3 is ok! pic.twitter.com/idGQOdkJE8 – 12:19 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Not to be outdone, Devin Booker is here with back-to-back 3s and has words for Reggie Bullock, who was not happy heading into the timeout. Suns up 21 with 4:41 to go – 12:19 AM
Not to be outdone, Devin Booker is here with back-to-back 3s and has words for Reggie Bullock, who was not happy heading into the timeout. Suns up 21 with 4:41 to go – 12:19 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING? – 12:19 AM
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING?
HOW ARE WE FEELING? – 12:19 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Chris Paul should not be this good at his age. It’s ridiculous. – 12:19 AM
Chris Paul should not be this good at his age. It’s ridiculous. – 12:19 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
23-year-old luka doncic defending 36-year-old chris paul pic.twitter.com/mQ5ZAHpH5w – 12:18 AM
23-year-old luka doncic defending 36-year-old chris paul pic.twitter.com/mQ5ZAHpH5w – 12:18 AM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
5⃣ minutes on the clock #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/GEvLfrhPNt – 12:18 AM
5⃣ minutes on the clock #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/GEvLfrhPNt – 12:18 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Chris Paul is one of those players we’re lucky to still get to watch play. Just another phenomenal fourth quarter performance. – 12:18 AM
Chris Paul is one of those players we’re lucky to still get to watch play. Just another phenomenal fourth quarter performance. – 12:18 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Mavs could be smarter about pre-switching some of this stuff so that Luka’s guy isn’t setting the screen. – 12:17 AM
Mavs could be smarter about pre-switching some of this stuff so that Luka’s guy isn’t setting the screen. – 12:17 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
CP3 is absolutely shredding these cats in the 4th. I thought Luka was better defensively this year? No shame in getting beaten by a guy like CP3 and Booker but every time he’s been in space against them he’s a mile behind the play after the first move – 12:17 AM
CP3 is absolutely shredding these cats in the 4th. I thought Luka was better defensively this year? No shame in getting beaten by a guy like CP3 and Booker but every time he’s been in space against them he’s a mile behind the play after the first move – 12:17 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
At this rate, Chris Paul will be inducted into the Hall of Fame without having to retire… – 12:17 AM
At this rate, Chris Paul will be inducted into the Hall of Fame without having to retire… – 12:17 AM
CJ McCollum @CJMcCollum
Damn this Suns team is really good. Don’t feel as bad watching CP and them cook someone else – 12:17 AM
Damn this Suns team is really good. Don’t feel as bad watching CP and them cook someone else – 12:17 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Feels like the regular season games. In the biggest moments the Suns have another level. To this point (and all season vs Suns), the Mavs simply don’t. – 12:16 AM
Feels like the regular season games. In the biggest moments the Suns have another level. To this point (and all season vs Suns), the Mavs simply don’t. – 12:16 AM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
Frank Ocean should retroactively change the lyric from “need a ring like Carmelo” to “need a ring like CP3” because my goodness, Chris Paul plays like a champion. – 12:16 AM
Frank Ocean should retroactively change the lyric from “need a ring like Carmelo” to “need a ring like CP3” because my goodness, Chris Paul plays like a champion. – 12:16 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Another late-game masterpiece from Chris Paul. It’s the 4th time this postseason he’s scored 10-plus points in the fourth quarter – tops in the NBA. – 12:16 AM
Another late-game masterpiece from Chris Paul. It’s the 4th time this postseason he’s scored 10-plus points in the fourth quarter – tops in the NBA. – 12:16 AM
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
Chris Paul is telling the Mavs that It’s all over now, take it like a man – 12:16 AM
Chris Paul is telling the Mavs that It’s all over now, take it like a man – 12:16 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns are bidding to go to 52-0 this season when they take a lead to the fourth quarter. It would appear that Chris Paul will not let that mark take its first blemish tonight. – 12:16 AM
The Suns are bidding to go to 52-0 this season when they take a lead to the fourth quarter. It would appear that Chris Paul will not let that mark take its first blemish tonight. – 12:16 AM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
The Suns are so great at receiving on the move. They get their momentum going *before* the catch – 12:16 AM
The Suns are so great at receiving on the move. They get their momentum going *before* the catch – 12:16 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Chris Paul looked cooked 3 years ago and now he’s cooking Luka Doncic 2 days before his 37th birthday – 12:16 AM
Chris Paul looked cooked 3 years ago and now he’s cooking Luka Doncic 2 days before his 37th birthday – 12:16 AM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Criss-cross, @Chris Paul has so much sauce. pic.twitter.com/sg58e1UDVy – 12:16 AM
Criss-cross, @Chris Paul has so much sauce. pic.twitter.com/sg58e1UDVy – 12:16 AM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Ayton should prolly come in – thats a counter to hiding LD on Biyombo. – 12:16 AM
Ayton should prolly come in – thats a counter to hiding LD on Biyombo. – 12:16 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Barbecued Luka on the menu in Phoenix tonight. Mavs finally helped him with double on last trip and Suns just zipped it around for a dunk. – 12:16 AM
Barbecued Luka on the menu in Phoenix tonight. Mavs finally helped him with double on last trip and Suns just zipped it around for a dunk. – 12:16 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul is having a hostile takeover of Game 2.
Has 14 points in the fourth, 28 for the night.
#Suns up 110-93 midway through fourth.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 12:16 AM
Chris Paul is having a hostile takeover of Game 2.
Has 14 points in the fourth, 28 for the night.
#Suns up 110-93 midway through fourth.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs – 12:16 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
CP3 destroying Luka! This is uncomfortable to watch. No regard for human liiiiiife – 12:15 AM
CP3 destroying Luka! This is uncomfortable to watch. No regard for human liiiiiife – 12:15 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Just a complete takeover by Chris Paul so far in the fourth quarter. – 12:14 AM
Just a complete takeover by Chris Paul so far in the fourth quarter. – 12:14 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Just another 20/31 on 2s away from the rim from the Suns. Are they just going to shoot 60% from midrange the rest of the playoffs? – 12:13 AM
Just another 20/31 on 2s away from the rim from the Suns. Are they just going to shoot 60% from midrange the rest of the playoffs? – 12:13 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Suns are 30-for-44 on 2-point shots in this game. Good grief. – 12:12 AM
The Suns are 30-for-44 on 2-point shots in this game. Good grief. – 12:12 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
We’re blessed to watch Chris Paul still doing this in 2022. What a masterclass fourth quarter – 12:12 AM
We’re blessed to watch Chris Paul still doing this in 2022. What a masterclass fourth quarter – 12:12 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Chris Paul turns 37 in 2 days and I think he’s actually gotten better this season. He’s really improved his finishing inside of 10 feet this postseason, making more layups and floaters instead of just jumpers. – 12:11 AM
Chris Paul turns 37 in 2 days and I think he’s actually gotten better this season. He’s really improved his finishing inside of 10 feet this postseason, making more layups and floaters instead of just jumpers. – 12:11 AM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
The way PHX executes and has a counter for EVERY move would just be so demoralizing to play against. The defensive talent 1-5 that you need to contend against them is just absurd –
Makes what Giannis and Jrue et al did last season that much more impressive. – 12:11 AM
The way PHX executes and has a counter for EVERY move would just be so demoralizing to play against. The defensive talent 1-5 that you need to contend against them is just absurd –
Makes what Giannis and Jrue et al did last season that much more impressive. – 12:11 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
That play on Jalen Brunson was fraud, though. He’s just carrying the big spade right now – 12:11 AM
That play on Jalen Brunson was fraud, though. He’s just carrying the big spade right now – 12:11 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul has scored 9 of the Suns’ 14 points to start this 4th quarter, and he assisted on the other 5 points. Taking over right now – 12:11 AM
Chris Paul has scored 9 of the Suns’ 14 points to start this 4th quarter, and he assisted on the other 5 points. Taking over right now – 12:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul scores.
Gives timeout signal for Mavs to call one.
Jason Kidd does.
#Suns up 10 with 8:05 left. – 12:10 AM
Paul scores.
Gives timeout signal for Mavs to call one.
Jason Kidd does.
#Suns up 10 with 8:05 left. – 12:10 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Chris Paul has taken over. And now it’s a 10-point lead with 8 minutes left – 12:09 AM
Chris Paul has taken over. And now it’s a 10-point lead with 8 minutes left – 12:09 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Another Chris Paul 4th quarter masterclass. Suns up 10 with 8 minutes to go, timeout Mavs – 12:09 AM
Another Chris Paul 4th quarter masterclass. Suns up 10 with 8 minutes to go, timeout Mavs – 12:09 AM
3⃣ ball Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I wonder if Dinwiddie is coming to get Kleber so that Dallas can go micro. – 12:08 AM
I wonder if Dinwiddie is coming to get Kleber so that Dallas can go micro. – 12:08 AM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
LD not coming up to guard the screens and they are point switching someone else up, I like this but PHX has a counter for that too. – 12:08 AM
LD not coming up to guard the screens and they are point switching someone else up, I like this but PHX has a counter for that too. – 12:08 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul dancing on Kleber.
Jumper.
Stares at #Mavs bench.
Doncic 3 answer
#Suns up six. – 12:08 AM
Paul dancing on Kleber.
Jumper.
Stares at #Mavs bench.
Doncic 3 answer
#Suns up six. – 12:08 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns running everything at Luka Doncic right now. Every single play. – 12:05 AM
Suns running everything at Luka Doncic right now. Every single play. – 12:05 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker still in with four fouls.
Ayton still out with four fouls.
#Suns up six as Paul answers Brunson 3. – 12:05 AM
Booker still in with four fouls.
Ayton still out with four fouls.
#Suns up six as Paul answers Brunson 3. – 12:05 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Whenever Devin Booker makes a great pass like he did to end the third quarter, I’m reminded of when the Suns gave him all those on-ball reps in his first couple of years. It was a mess, but it all paid eventually. They did a good job sticking with his development plan. – 12:03 AM
Whenever Devin Booker makes a great pass like he did to end the third quarter, I’m reminded of when the Suns gave him all those on-ball reps in his first couple of years. It was a mess, but it all paid eventually. They did a good job sticking with his development plan. – 12:03 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker staying in to start the fourth quarter. Doncic is back in. – 12:03 AM
Booker staying in to start the fourth quarter. Doncic is back in. – 12:03 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Tough third quarter for Luka Doncic. He had more turnovers (3) than points (2) and was repeatedly targeted on defense. He got a quick rest late in the quarter and is back out there to start the fourth. – 12:03 AM
Tough third quarter for Luka Doncic. He had more turnovers (3) than points (2) and was repeatedly targeted on defense. He got a quick rest late in the quarter and is back out there to start the fourth. – 12:03 AM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Hear me out here, and not saying I am right and Reggie mispoke- but its possible the Suns didn’t blink first by going small to match the Mavs so much as Ayton has 4 fouls and McGee has 5 fouls… – 12:02 AM
Hear me out here, and not saying I am right and Reggie mispoke- but its possible the Suns didn’t blink first by going small to match the Mavs so much as Ayton has 4 fouls and McGee has 5 fouls… – 12:02 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
89-83 Suns after 3. Booker with 21, Paul with 14. Doncic with 26-7. Luka’s played fewer mins than Paul and Booker. Will he have energy to close – 12:01 AM
89-83 Suns after 3. Booker with 21, Paul with 14. Doncic with 26-7. Luka’s played fewer mins than Paul and Booker. Will he have energy to close – 12:01 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Big-time effort by Dallas in that third quarter to be within a possession after how much momentum the Suns were able to get. Important last 90 seconds for Phoenix to extend the lead to six and win the non-Doncic minutes this half. – 12:00 AM
Big-time effort by Dallas in that third quarter to be within a possession after how much momentum the Suns were able to get. Important last 90 seconds for Phoenix to extend the lead to six and win the non-Doncic minutes this half. – 12:00 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That’s just a beautiful crosscourt pass from a very difficult position by Booker to find Shamet for the corner 3. – 12:00 AM
That’s just a beautiful crosscourt pass from a very difficult position by Booker to find Shamet for the corner 3. – 12:00 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 89, DAL 83
Booker: 21-4-4, 8-16 FG
Crowder: 15 Pts, 6 Reb, 4-7 FG
Paul: 14 Pts, 6 Ast
Doncic: 26-7-4, 10-17 FG – 12:00 AM
End of 3Q: PHX 89, DAL 83
Booker: 21-4-4, 8-16 FG
Crowder: 15 Pts, 6 Reb, 4-7 FG
Paul: 14 Pts, 6 Ast
Doncic: 26-7-4, 10-17 FG – 12:00 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Fouls in all of Game 1:
Mavs: 22
Suns: 21
Fouls through 3 quarters of Game 2:
Mavs: 22
Suns: 21 – 12:00 AM
Fouls in all of Game 1:
Mavs: 22
Suns: 21
Fouls through 3 quarters of Game 2:
Mavs: 22
Suns: 21 – 12:00 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
And now Devin Booker has his 4th foul. So that’s 4 on Book, Ayton, Finney-Smith, Powell, plus 5 on McGee and 3 on Cam Johnson – 11:59 PM
And now Devin Booker has his 4th foul. So that’s 4 on Book, Ayton, Finney-Smith, Powell, plus 5 on McGee and 3 on Cam Johnson – 11:59 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Is that Reggie quote about Booker being an offensive rebound concern legit? – 11:59 PM
Is that Reggie quote about Booker being an offensive rebound concern legit? – 11:59 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
We saw this movie against Clippers last year too – Luka going bananas for a half or so and then losing steam because they’re running every single play through him. Suns making him defend every play to accelerate the fatigue. – 11:56 PM
We saw this movie against Clippers last year too – Luka going bananas for a half or so and then losing steam because they’re running every single play through him. Suns making him defend every play to accelerate the fatigue. – 11:56 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
This game will hinge on whether the Suns go to a line shift unit and if so for how long. – 11:55 PM
This game will hinge on whether the Suns go to a line shift unit and if so for how long. – 11:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns looking for who Luka Doncic’s man is this quarter like pic.twitter.com/AoT2II4ieT – 11:54 PM
Suns looking for who Luka Doncic’s man is this quarter like pic.twitter.com/AoT2II4ieT – 11:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
6 turnovers in the quarter for Mavs have been the main culprit preventing them from taking advantage of Suns’ big-man foul woes. – 11:53 PM
6 turnovers in the quarter for Mavs have been the main culprit preventing them from taking advantage of Suns’ big-man foul woes. – 11:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka is so tired he’s not even in a stance ON the ball at this point, not to mention off-ball. – 11:53 PM
Luka is so tired he’s not even in a stance ON the ball at this point, not to mention off-ball. – 11:53 PM
Draymond Green @Money23Green
Dallas has to keep exploring that pickle slip out with Reggie. Especially if he’s hitting. – 11:53 PM
Dallas has to keep exploring that pickle slip out with Reggie. Especially if he’s hitting. – 11:53 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Mavs trying to hide Luka on Biyombo but CP found him. Dallas put Bertans on Bridges (!) just to make this possible. – 11:53 PM
Mavs trying to hide Luka on Biyombo but CP found him. Dallas put Bertans on Bridges (!) just to make this possible. – 11:53 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Chris Paul getting his revenge hunting Luka Doncic after Doncic did the same to him through the series’ first six quarters. – 11:53 PM
Chris Paul getting his revenge hunting Luka Doncic after Doncic did the same to him through the series’ first six quarters. – 11:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Interesting how Luka Doncic has scored 2 points this quarter with the Suns being unwilling to switch Mikal Bridges off of him… – 11:53 PM
Interesting how Luka Doncic has scored 2 points this quarter with the Suns being unwilling to switch Mikal Bridges off of him… – 11:53 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Four huge paint points for Cam Johnson. #Suns up four with 1:47 left in 3rd. – 11:53 PM
Four huge paint points for Cam Johnson. #Suns up four with 1:47 left in 3rd. – 11:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
See Booker’s chest move forward here? Right out of the points of education video going from A to B pic.twitter.com/OHK79N5tXc – 11:50 PM
See Booker’s chest move forward here? Right out of the points of education video going from A to B pic.twitter.com/OHK79N5tXc – 11:50 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Unlike Harden-era Rockets, Dallas has two good ballhandlers and a few good shooters. The offense shouldn’t always look this Houston-y. – 11:49 PM
Unlike Harden-era Rockets, Dallas has two good ballhandlers and a few good shooters. The offense shouldn’t always look this Houston-y. – 11:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Reggie Bullock with the three and a foul on McGee against Kleber. The free throw makes it a four-point possession and Mavs are back within 76-72. – 11:49 PM
Reggie Bullock with the three and a foul on McGee against Kleber. The free throw makes it a four-point possession and Mavs are back within 76-72. – 11:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
McGee picks up fifth foul trying to close out 3, but ball movement swung to Bullock, who hit corner 3.
So play is under review to see if foul occurred before shot or during. Huge review here. – 11:48 PM
McGee picks up fifth foul trying to close out 3, but ball movement swung to Bullock, who hit corner 3.
So play is under review to see if foul occurred before shot or during. Huge review here. – 11:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton has 4 fouls and isn’t on the bench right now, while JaVale McGee just picked up his 5th foul – 11:48 PM
Deandre Ayton has 4 fouls and isn’t on the bench right now, while JaVale McGee just picked up his 5th foul – 11:48 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I thought the baseline angle showed it pretty well that Booker jumped from A to B on that foul on Brunson. Good non-challenge. – 11:47 PM
I thought the baseline angle showed it pretty well that Booker jumped from A to B on that foul on Brunson. Good non-challenge. – 11:47 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Luka hurting the Mavs right now. Either looks exhausted or just low energy out of the half, few lazy passes and low-effort shots. – 11:46 PM
Luka hurting the Mavs right now. Either looks exhausted or just low energy out of the half, few lazy passes and low-effort shots. – 11:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Prior to that bad Crowder turnover… Mikal Bridges working his ass off defending Doncic and not conceding a switch onto JaVale, who is playing with 4 fouls. Led to a Doncic turnover – 11:46 PM
Prior to that bad Crowder turnover… Mikal Bridges working his ass off defending Doncic and not conceding a switch onto JaVale, who is playing with 4 fouls. Led to a Doncic turnover – 11:46 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka turning into a turnstile on defense this quarter. And Phoenix is hunting – 11:45 PM
Luka turning into a turnstile on defense this quarter. And Phoenix is hunting – 11:45 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
The Suns are beating Luka off the bounce on seemingly every possession. Targeting his feet and going at him on the defensive end. – 11:45 PM
The Suns are beating Luka off the bounce on seemingly every possession. Targeting his feet and going at him on the defensive end. – 11:45 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka just needs to be better when Jae Crowder is blowing by him to set up dunks. – 11:45 PM
Luka just needs to be better when Jae Crowder is blowing by him to set up dunks. – 11:45 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns are hunting Doncic even more with Crowder as a screener this half. Getting good results. Mavs just doubled that time and as we have learned that is not going to go well on rotations. – 11:41 PM
Suns are hunting Doncic even more with Crowder as a screener this half. Getting good results. Mavs just doubled that time and as we have learned that is not going to go well on rotations. – 11:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns up 6. Luka Doncic was holding his nose after that play, looked like Jae Crowder caught him on the drive. Suns trying to create separation, but this game is so disjointed, can we get more than 2-3 plays without a whistle? – 11:41 PM
Suns up 6. Luka Doncic was holding his nose after that play, looked like Jae Crowder caught him on the drive. Suns trying to create separation, but this game is so disjointed, can we get more than 2-3 plays without a whistle? – 11:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Crowder elbow or hand whacked Doncic in the nose as he drove past. – 11:40 PM
Crowder elbow or hand whacked Doncic in the nose as he drove past. – 11:40 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
One. Two. Three.
Devin Booker is on a scoring spree. pic.twitter.com/VGoIjrTwPP – 11:39 PM
One. Two. Three.
Devin Booker is on a scoring spree. pic.twitter.com/VGoIjrTwPP – 11:39 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
4 on Powell, 4 on DFS, 4 on Ayton, 4 on McGee. Foul trouble big story both ways. – 11:38 PM
4 on Powell, 4 on DFS, 4 on Ayton, 4 on McGee. Foul trouble big story both ways. – 11:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Powell’s probably done for the night. Mavericks have been outscored by 14 points in his Game 2 minutes – 11:38 PM
Powell’s probably done for the night. Mavericks have been outscored by 14 points in his Game 2 minutes – 11:38 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got four players with four fouls
Ayton, Powell, Finney-Smith and McGee.
McGee is the only one still in the game. #Suns up four. – 11:37 PM
Got four players with four fouls
Ayton, Powell, Finney-Smith and McGee.
McGee is the only one still in the game. #Suns up four. – 11:37 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dorian Finney-Smith didn’t play the last 14:27 of the first half with 3 fouls … and he got called for his 4th 3:16 into the third quarter.
Dwight Powell, Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee all at 4 fouls, too. – 11:37 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith didn’t play the last 14:27 of the first half with 3 fouls … and he got called for his 4th 3:16 into the third quarter.
Dwight Powell, Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee all at 4 fouls, too. – 11:37 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
That’s 4 fouls on Powell. So centers Powell, Ayton and McGee have 4 fouls apiece. Who’s going to be left by the 4th quarter? – 11:37 PM
That’s 4 fouls on Powell. So centers Powell, Ayton and McGee have 4 fouls apiece. Who’s going to be left by the 4th quarter? – 11:37 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Three Bridges deflections (2 of them steals) on Luka already in the 3rd – 11:36 PM
Three Bridges deflections (2 of them steals) on Luka already in the 3rd – 11:36 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
A few days between G2 and G3 if PHX really wants to put the hammer down they have to look at extending CP3 and Bookers minutes. Not sure they want to fade an extended amount of time rolling with an all bench lineup. – 11:36 PM
A few days between G2 and G3 if PHX really wants to put the hammer down they have to look at extending CP3 and Bookers minutes. Not sure they want to fade an extended amount of time rolling with an all bench lineup. – 11:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ayton dumptrucked Mavericks in Game 1, but after that FF1, he’s going to be a massive gameflow victim – 11:35 PM
Ayton dumptrucked Mavericks in Game 1, but after that FF1, he’s going to be a massive gameflow victim – 11:35 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Flagrant foul 1 on Ayton, I suppose for keeping his elbows high on a euro-step before Powell drew an offensive foul. Not sure what he’s supposed to do – 11:35 PM
Flagrant foul 1 on Ayton, I suppose for keeping his elbows high on a euro-step before Powell drew an offensive foul. Not sure what he’s supposed to do – 11:35 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
No shade towards Luka, but this is still the greatest #77 in NBA history. AK pic.twitter.com/sR8fbldkWH – 11:35 PM
No shade towards Luka, but this is still the greatest #77 in NBA history. AK pic.twitter.com/sR8fbldkWH – 11:35 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Even if they don’t call it flagrant, that’s 4 on Ayton instead of 4 on Powell. Huge play. – 11:33 PM
Even if they don’t call it flagrant, that’s 4 on Ayton instead of 4 on Powell. Huge play. – 11:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Make that 11 offensive fouls called with #Suns collecting eight.
That’s is Ayton’s 3rd offensive foul, 4th foul total.
9:12 left in 3rd. Being reviewed to see if it merits a flagrant foul.
#Suns up 68-64. #Mavs – 11:33 PM
Make that 11 offensive fouls called with #Suns collecting eight.
That’s is Ayton’s 3rd offensive foul, 4th foul total.
9:12 left in 3rd. Being reviewed to see if it merits a flagrant foul.
#Suns up 68-64. #Mavs – 11:33 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Don’t think this is or will be a flagrant on Ayton. Pretty normal basketball move. – 11:33 PM
Don’t think this is or will be a flagrant on Ayton. Pretty normal basketball move. – 11:33 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Big play. Bridges and Ayton trap Doncic to force a steal but then Ayton gets an offensive foul on the finish in transition. That is his 4th foul. McGee is going to check in. – 11:32 PM
Big play. Bridges and Ayton trap Doncic to force a steal but then Ayton gets an offensive foul on the finish in transition. That is his 4th foul. McGee is going to check in. – 11:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton whistled for his 4th on an offensive foul call after Bridges forced a steal. Mavs were asking to review it thinking it was flagrant. Officials will take a look – 11:32 PM
Deandre Ayton whistled for his 4th on an offensive foul call after Bridges forced a steal. Mavs were asking to review it thinking it was flagrant. Officials will take a look – 11:32 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
What happens when everyone fouls out of an NBA game? Asking for the Mavs and the Suns. – 11:32 PM
What happens when everyone fouls out of an NBA game? Asking for the Mavs and the Suns. – 11:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker opens 3rd with three buckets.
#Suns up two as Brunson scores on other end. #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs – 11:30 PM
Booker opens 3rd with three buckets.
#Suns up two as Brunson scores on other end. #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs – 11:30 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
DFS can do it all defensively, but if he has a part of his game that is somewhat deficient its guarding guys on the move off the ball – Prolly see Suns run more Floppy action to exploit that. – 11:29 PM
DFS can do it all defensively, but if he has a part of his game that is somewhat deficient its guarding guys on the move off the ball – Prolly see Suns run more Floppy action to exploit that. – 11:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 3. #Suns up one after Powell as called for offensive foul to make it 10 offensive fouls.
Another Booker 3 answered by Doncic 2. #Suns up two. – 11:29 PM
Booker 3. #Suns up one after Powell as called for offensive foul to make it 10 offensive fouls.
Another Booker 3 answered by Doncic 2. #Suns up two. – 11:29 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Bridges now fighting through a screens and Ayton is in a deeeep drop – 11:28 PM
Bridges now fighting through a screens and Ayton is in a deeeep drop – 11:28 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Mavs with 2x the 3PT rate the Suns have right now this game. – 11:28 PM
Mavs with 2x the 3PT rate the Suns have right now this game. – 11:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nine offensive fouls called in 1st half of #Suns-Mavs Game 2.
First seven were on Phoenix.
Suns: Ayton (2), McGee (2), Paul (1), Wainright (1), Johnson (1).
Mavs: Brunson (1), Powell.
3 offensive fouls in first quarter (all on PHX).
6 offensive fouls in 2nd (first 4 on PHX). – 11:27 PM
Nine offensive fouls called in 1st half of #Suns-Mavs Game 2.
First seven were on Phoenix.
Suns: Ayton (2), McGee (2), Paul (1), Wainright (1), Johnson (1).
Mavs: Brunson (1), Powell.
3 offensive fouls in first quarter (all on PHX).
6 offensive fouls in 2nd (first 4 on PHX). – 11:27 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
A champion is in our house. 🏆
@obj | #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/6ryHZ3VQpp – 11:24 PM
A champion is in our house. 🏆
@obj | #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/6ryHZ3VQpp – 11:24 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Per @ESPNStatsInfo tracking, Luka Doncic was 7-of-9 from the floor (4-of-6 on 3s) with Mikal Bridges as his primary defender in the first half. He was 4-of-6 (3-of-4 on 3s) vs. Bridges in Game 1. – 11:21 PM
Per @ESPNStatsInfo tracking, Luka Doncic was 7-of-9 from the floor (4-of-6 on 3s) with Mikal Bridges as his primary defender in the first half. He was 4-of-6 (3-of-4 on 3s) vs. Bridges in Game 1. – 11:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
24 point first half for Luka Doncic
Mavs shot 11/15 in the paint pic.twitter.com/ghkDEBoInd – 11:19 PM
24 point first half for Luka Doncic
Mavs shot 11/15 in the paint pic.twitter.com/ghkDEBoInd – 11:19 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs lead G2 60-58. Overcame an early 12-2 PHX start. Overcame huge foul trouble in the 2nd as they were in the penalty with 9:01 remaining, but PHX shot just 6 FTs in that time. Doncic w/24 inc last 9. Dinwiddie 10. Bertans w/9 pts early in 2nd. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 11:18 PM
Mavs lead G2 60-58. Overcame an early 12-2 PHX start. Overcame huge foul trouble in the 2nd as they were in the penalty with 9:01 remaining, but PHX shot just 6 FTs in that time. Doncic w/24 inc last 9. Dinwiddie 10. Bertans w/9 pts early in 2nd. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 11:18 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dallas was one of two teams (Memphis) to advance past the first round this year after losing Game 1 of their opening-round series.
Can they do it again? – 11:15 PM
Dallas was one of two teams (Memphis) to advance past the first round this year after losing Game 1 of their opening-round series.
Can they do it again? – 11:15 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Doncic got the jumper going, Mavs shot 10-of-19 from 3, maybe a C- half for the Suns and they’re only down 2. Still gonna need to improve a few different things to win but scoreline could have been way worse. – 11:15 PM
Doncic got the jumper going, Mavs shot 10-of-19 from 3, maybe a C- half for the Suns and they’re only down 2. Still gonna need to improve a few different things to win but scoreline could have been way worse. – 11:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Good defensive stop from Devin Booker on Luka Doncic to close the half, Suns could use more of that. Mavs shooting 10-for-20 from 3 and were a +9 in the non-Luka minutes. -7 with him. Probably time to stop the soft switches – 11:15 PM
Good defensive stop from Devin Booker on Luka Doncic to close the half, Suns could use more of that. Mavs shooting 10-for-20 from 3 and were a +9 in the non-Luka minutes. -7 with him. Probably time to stop the soft switches – 11:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Suns should be up at half shooting 57.1% from field, but those Luka 3s + getting smacked with Luka on bench has them in trouble.
Mavericks outscored Suns by 9 points in Doncic’s 5:09 of rest and Dinwiddie matched Phoenix bench with 10 points. This series is about to be tied 1-1. – 11:14 PM
Suns should be up at half shooting 57.1% from field, but those Luka 3s + getting smacked with Luka on bench has them in trouble.
Mavericks outscored Suns by 9 points in Doncic’s 5:09 of rest and Dinwiddie matched Phoenix bench with 10 points. This series is about to be tied 1-1. – 11:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic in the first half:
24 PTS
4 REB
6 AST
9-14 FG
4-7 3P
Luka averages 19/5/5 in the first half of playoff games. pic.twitter.com/wIRvnFk1pL – 11:14 PM
Luka Doncic in the first half:
24 PTS
4 REB
6 AST
9-14 FG
4-7 3P
Luka averages 19/5/5 in the first half of playoff games. pic.twitter.com/wIRvnFk1pL – 11:14 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
We have us a ball game.
@ModeloUSA | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/T0VBHXIP84 – 11:13 PM
We have us a ball game.
@ModeloUSA | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/T0VBHXIP84 – 11:13 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
You’re playing Luka Doncic in a playoff series. Who is the one defensive player you’d want on your side to try to stop him? – 11:13 PM
You’re playing Luka Doncic in a playoff series. Who is the one defensive player you’d want on your side to try to stop him? – 11:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas starters: Doncic 24 points, Bullock 5, Finney-Smith, Powell and Brunson 2 apiece.
Fortunately for Mavs, Dinwiddie, Bertans and Kleber have combined for 25 points off the bench. – 11:12 PM
Dallas starters: Doncic 24 points, Bullock 5, Finney-Smith, Powell and Brunson 2 apiece.
Fortunately for Mavs, Dinwiddie, Bertans and Kleber have combined for 25 points off the bench. – 11:12 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs lead Suns 60-58 at half after a strong second quarter.
Luka Doncic: 24 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds
All the Mavs: 10 of 20 from three
Tony Brothers’ crew: 30 fouls – 11:12 PM
Mavs lead Suns 60-58 at half after a strong second quarter.
Luka Doncic: 24 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds
All the Mavs: 10 of 20 from three
Tony Brothers’ crew: 30 fouls – 11:12 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks go to the half with a 60-58 lead. Both teams making a lot of shots. Luka with 24 points. Jae Crowder with 15 for the Suns. Mavericks have set themselves up in a great spot. – 11:11 PM
Mavericks go to the half with a 60-58 lead. Both teams making a lot of shots. Luka with 24 points. Jae Crowder with 15 for the Suns. Mavericks have set themselves up in a great spot. – 11:11 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: DAL 60, PHX 58
Crowder: 15 Pts, 4-6 FG
Ayton: 9 Pts, 3-5 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 4-8 FG
Doncic: 24-6-4, 9-14 FG – 11:11 PM
Halftime: DAL 60, PHX 58
Crowder: 15 Pts, 4-6 FG
Ayton: 9 Pts, 3-5 FG
Booker: 9 Pts, 4-8 FG
Doncic: 24-6-4, 9-14 FG – 11:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder now 6-of-9 from 3 in two games vs. #Mavs(3-of-4 tonight).
#Suns down three as Doncic answers from 3. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:08 PM
Crowder now 6-of-9 from 3 in two games vs. #Mavs(3-of-4 tonight).
#Suns down three as Doncic answers from 3. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka didn’t wait for the double on that second straight 3 over Biyombo – 11:08 PM
Luka didn’t wait for the double on that second straight 3 over Biyombo – 11:08 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka is on his way to another 40-ball, folks. He’s got 21 – 11:08 PM
Luka is on his way to another 40-ball, folks. He’s got 21 – 11:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic stepback 3, the pointed to #Suns fan and gave the hush sign.
Biyombo dunk answer.
#Suns down three. – 11:07 PM
Doncic stepback 3, the pointed to #Suns fan and gave the hush sign.
Biyombo dunk answer.
#Suns down three. – 11:07 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Probably need to double Luka if they’re gonna switch Biyombo on him. Especially when Green is out there. – 11:07 PM
Probably need to double Luka if they’re gonna switch Biyombo on him. Especially when Green is out there. – 11:07 PM
Clay Bailey @claybailey9
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m sure taking Jae Crowder in a showdown with Luka. – 11:07 PM
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m sure taking Jae Crowder in a showdown with Luka. – 11:07 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Suns scoring 1.46 with Booker CP3 and Bridges in again this evening after 1.27 last game – this is why I think once their mins ramp up if the series gets close the Mavs are in tough. – 11:06 PM
Suns scoring 1.46 with Booker CP3 and Bridges in again this evening after 1.27 last game – this is why I think once their mins ramp up if the series gets close the Mavs are in tough. – 11:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Davis Bertans 3-of-5 from 3 in 1st half vs. #Suns, but this is nothing new for him against Phoenix.
He did it when with #Wizards.
4-of-8 from deep in 140-132 win in Phoenix in 2019-20 season.
6-of-9 from deep in 128-107 win in D.C. in 2020-21 season. – 11:06 PM
Davis Bertans 3-of-5 from 3 in 1st half vs. #Suns, but this is nothing new for him against Phoenix.
He did it when with #Wizards.
4-of-8 from deep in 140-132 win in Phoenix in 2019-20 season.
6-of-9 from deep in 128-107 win in D.C. in 2020-21 season. – 11:06 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Given the foul trouble for Finney-Smith they got some great minutes from Bertans here in the first half – 11:04 PM
Given the foul trouble for Finney-Smith they got some great minutes from Bertans here in the first half – 11:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Quick tech on Crowder as this may have started when Luka took offense to Crowder contesting his 3/4 court heave to end the 1st quarter.
He said something to Crowder after that, the two had words and then Luka said something to the referee.
#Suns down two with 2:46 left in half. – 11:04 PM
Quick tech on Crowder as this may have started when Luka took offense to Crowder contesting his 3/4 court heave to end the 1st quarter.
He said something to Crowder after that, the two had words and then Luka said something to the referee.
#Suns down two with 2:46 left in half. – 11:04 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jae Crowder picks up a tech for a little dust-up with Luka. Dallas returning the fight and physicality…and annoyance. Up 51-49 – 11:03 PM
Jae Crowder picks up a tech for a little dust-up with Luka. Dallas returning the fight and physicality…and annoyance. Up 51-49 – 11:03 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
And now Jae Crowder gets a technical. For what, I do not know – 11:02 PM
And now Jae Crowder gets a technical. For what, I do not know – 11:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
9 big points from Bertans off the bench, more than helped pick up scoring slack with Brunson struggling and Brunson and Finney-Smith in foul trouble.
The way this foul-fest is going, the deeper team will win. – 11:02 PM
9 big points from Bertans off the bench, more than helped pick up scoring slack with Brunson struggling and Brunson and Finney-Smith in foul trouble.
The way this foul-fest is going, the deeper team will win. – 11:02 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I thought they were calling everything, but then I just watched Chris Paul like … slam the ball repeatedly into the ground while walking around before shooting and … nothing?
Just threw it into the ground again and again. – 11:01 PM
I thought they were calling everything, but then I just watched Chris Paul like … slam the ball repeatedly into the ground while walking around before shooting and … nothing?
Just threw it into the ground again and again. – 11:01 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
3 fouls on Ayton.
Biyombo in. 4:27 left in 1st half.
#Suns down four. – 10:59 PM
3 fouls on Ayton.
Biyombo in. 4:27 left in 1st half.
#Suns down four. – 10:59 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Three fouls on Ayton. Biyombo checking in.
This feels like a 4:27 CP3/Book need to take over a bit – 10:59 PM
Three fouls on Ayton. Biyombo checking in.
This feels like a 4:27 CP3/Book need to take over a bit – 10:59 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The court awareness to see Bertans shaking up from the corner at the last minute by Luka. He was in the air with nowhere to go. – 10:57 PM
The court awareness to see Bertans shaking up from the corner at the last minute by Luka. He was in the air with nowhere to go. – 10:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dwight Powell offensive foul on screen.
Paul ties game. Four points. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs – 10:56 PM
Dwight Powell offensive foul on screen.
Paul ties game. Four points. #Suns #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs – 10:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder 3 off ball movement when #Mavs doubled Booker in post.
#Suns down two. – 10:55 PM
Crowder 3 off ball movement when #Mavs doubled Booker in post.
#Suns down two. – 10:55 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs outscored Suns by 9 in the 5:09 that Luka Doncic rested. That might be his only rest for the game. – 10:53 PM
Mavs outscored Suns by 9 in the 5:09 that Luka Doncic rested. That might be his only rest for the game. – 10:53 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie are getting work done in the second quarter with a combined 13 poingts as Mavericks have gone up 43-38. Luka has been on the bench while the Mavs have won the second quarter 15-6 so far with 6:51 left. – 10:53 PM
Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie are getting work done in the second quarter with a combined 13 poingts as Mavericks have gone up 43-38. Luka has been on the bench while the Mavs have won the second quarter 15-6 so far with 6:51 left. – 10:53 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Well, Mavs went +9 in the non-Doncic minutes through all that. Huge stretch for them but Brunson got his 3rd in the process. – 10:53 PM
Well, Mavs went +9 in the non-Doncic minutes through all that. Huge stretch for them but Brunson got his 3rd in the process. – 10:53 PM
Eli Savoie @Eli560
Reggie Miller just said, “8 turnovers for the Phoenix Suns, 6 of them at the offensive end.” I’m confused – 10:53 PM
Reggie Miller just said, “8 turnovers for the Phoenix Suns, 6 of them at the offensive end.” I’m confused – 10:53 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
A not often seen stat…Phoenix has 7 offensive fouls in less than a quarter and a half. – 10:52 PM
A not often seen stat…Phoenix has 7 offensive fouls in less than a quarter and a half. – 10:52 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
be careful, Chris Paul. keep barking at Tony Brothers like this and he might put out a music video next. – 10:52 PM
be careful, Chris Paul. keep barking at Tony Brothers like this and he might put out a music video next. – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul offensive foul.
Three straight offensive fouls.
Ayton. Wainright. Paul (charge).
Brunson called for offensive foul.
#Suns down 43-38 with 6:51 left in the half.
FTs: Dallas 3-of-3.
Phoenix 10-of-12. – 10:51 PM
Chris Paul offensive foul.
Three straight offensive fouls.
Ayton. Wainright. Paul (charge).
Brunson called for offensive foul.
#Suns down 43-38 with 6:51 left in the half.
FTs: Dallas 3-of-3.
Phoenix 10-of-12. – 10:51 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Reggie Miller: “8 turnovers for the Phoenix Suns, 6 of them at the offensive end” – 10:50 PM
Reggie Miller: “8 turnovers for the Phoenix Suns, 6 of them at the offensive end” – 10:50 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Three consecutive offensive foul calls on the Suns. This crew is having themselves a NIGHT – 10:50 PM
Three consecutive offensive foul calls on the Suns. This crew is having themselves a NIGHT – 10:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Foul on Ayton (offensive).
13 PFs for Mavs. 9 PFs for #Suns.
Make that 10 as Wainright called for offensive foul.
#Suns down five. – 10:49 PM
Foul on Ayton (offensive).
13 PFs for Mavs. 9 PFs for #Suns.
Make that 10 as Wainright called for offensive foul.
#Suns down five. – 10:49 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Shockingly, Dallas has taken a lead after another slow start. 6-12 from 3 and Dinwiddie cooking. 43-38 – 10:49 PM
Shockingly, Dallas has taken a lead after another slow start. 6-12 from 3 and Dinwiddie cooking. 43-38 – 10:49 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
The attention to detail the Suns defenders have when guarding Jalen has been impressive – great coaching and great execution by the players. – 10:49 PM
The attention to detail the Suns defenders have when guarding Jalen has been impressive – great coaching and great execution by the players. – 10:49 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
64:04 into the series, the Mavericks have taken their first lead.
41-38 on a Davis Bertans corner three. – 10:49 PM
64:04 into the series, the Mavericks have taken their first lead.
41-38 on a Davis Bertans corner three. – 10:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ish Wainright in for Shamet. Guarding Bertans.
Bertans 3. #Mavs up 3. #Suns – 10:48 PM
Ish Wainright in for Shamet. Guarding Bertans.
Bertans 3. #Mavs up 3. #Suns – 10:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Davis Bertans hits another 3, and the Mavs have their first lead of the series – 10:48 PM
Davis Bertans hits another 3, and the Mavs have their first lead of the series – 10:48 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have a chance at their first lead of the series. And they get it with Davis Bertans’ 3 pointer for a 41-38 advantage. – 10:48 PM
Mavericks have a chance at their first lead of the series. And they get it with Davis Bertans’ 3 pointer for a 41-38 advantage. – 10:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Other than 0-0 to start each game, this is the first tie of the series: Phoenix 38, Dallas 38. Mavs have yet to lead in either game. – 10:47 PM
Other than 0-0 to start each game, this is the first tie of the series: Phoenix 38, Dallas 38. Mavs have yet to lead in either game. – 10:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Josh Green will learn.
Paul rip through.
#Suns in bonus with early in 4th, but #Mavs can tie game with Dinwiddie FTs. – 10:47 PM
Josh Green will learn.
Paul rip through.
#Suns in bonus with early in 4th, but #Mavs can tie game with Dinwiddie FTs. – 10:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Getting into the penalty against the Suns, a team that is mostly unfamiliar with the free throw line, takes work. But here the Mavericks are, with a whole nine minutes left in first half… – 10:46 PM
Getting into the penalty against the Suns, a team that is mostly unfamiliar with the free throw line, takes work. But here the Mavericks are, with a whole nine minutes left in first half… – 10:46 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Chris Paul and the Suns will spend the final 9:01 of the second quarter in the penalty. Get comfortable. This is gonna take a while. – 10:46 PM
Chris Paul and the Suns will spend the final 9:01 of the second quarter in the penalty. Get comfortable. This is gonna take a while. – 10:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
So. Many. Fouls.
The Suns are already in the bonus here in the 2Q at the 9-minute mark – 10:45 PM
So. Many. Fouls.
The Suns are already in the bonus here in the 2Q at the 9-minute mark – 10:45 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Brunson still can’t get going, but fortunately for Dallas, Dinwiddie is rolling a bit. – 10:44 PM
Brunson still can’t get going, but fortunately for Dallas, Dinwiddie is rolling a bit. – 10:44 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Between taking Devin Booker out before the end of the 1st quarter, Chris Paul’s extended bench stint in Game 1 and the soft switches on Luka Doncic, it feels like Monty is kinda heat checking to see how much they can get away with in this matchup – 10:43 PM
Between taking Devin Booker out before the end of the 1st quarter, Chris Paul’s extended bench stint in Game 1 and the soft switches on Luka Doncic, it feels like Monty is kinda heat checking to see how much they can get away with in this matchup – 10:43 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavs having the same problem the Suns did at times in New Orleans with figuring out the right level of physicality. Feels like Dallas is getting a bit too eager on a few of these calls. – 10:42 PM
Mavs having the same problem the Suns did at times in New Orleans with figuring out the right level of physicality. Feels like Dallas is getting a bit too eager on a few of these calls. – 10:42 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Fouls: Dallas 11, Phoenix 5, and it actually feels worse. Suns have attempted 10 free-throws to Dallas’ 1. – 10:41 PM
Fouls: Dallas 11, Phoenix 5, and it actually feels worse. Suns have attempted 10 free-throws to Dallas’ 1. – 10:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Crowder pullup from 3.
That’s in his game.
#Suns up six as he’s being more aggressive. Johnson 3 fouls. – 10:40 PM
Crowder pullup from 3.
That’s in his game.
#Suns up six as he’s being more aggressive. Johnson 3 fouls. – 10:40 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
MAVS 1Q SCORING
Luka 2
Luka astd 3
Bullock 3
Luka astd 2
Luka astd 2
Luka 3
Luka 2
Luka 2
Luka 2+1
Luka astd 3
Kleber 2
Luka 2
Luka 14 points, 10 assist points – 10:39 PM
MAVS 1Q SCORING
Luka 2
Luka astd 3
Bullock 3
Luka astd 2
Luka astd 2
Luka 3
Luka 2
Luka 2
Luka 2+1
Luka astd 3
Kleber 2
Luka 2
Luka 14 points, 10 assist points – 10:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka Doncic talking to refs.
Monty Williams talking to refs
.
Cam Johnson talking to refs.
Devin Booker talking to refs.
Yes, this is #NBAPlayoffs
#Suns 32-28 after one.
Finney-Smith and Johnson each with three PFs.
Defense?
Suns 64.7% FG Mavs 57.1%.
Doncic 14. Ayton 9. – 10:38 PM
Luka Doncic talking to refs.
Monty Williams talking to refs
.
Cam Johnson talking to refs.
Devin Booker talking to refs.
Yes, this is #NBAPlayoffs
#Suns 32-28 after one.
Finney-Smith and Johnson each with three PFs.
Defense?
Suns 64.7% FG Mavs 57.1%.
Doncic 14. Ayton 9. – 10:38 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Bertans with ** checks notes ** with consecutive defensive stops? What next Robert Sarver courtside wearing a BLM shirt – 10:37 PM
Bertans with ** checks notes ** with consecutive defensive stops? What next Robert Sarver courtside wearing a BLM shirt – 10:37 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks with a better first quarter, but still down 32-28. Suns still getting whatever they want offensively. Luka’s 14 points are great, but he can’t be 50 percent of the offense and expect the Mavericks to hang with the Suns. – 10:37 PM
Mavericks with a better first quarter, but still down 32-28. Suns still getting whatever they want offensively. Luka’s 14 points are great, but he can’t be 50 percent of the offense and expect the Mavericks to hang with the Suns. – 10:37 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic and Jae Crowder exchanged words at the end of the quarter after Crowder got in a hack on a post-buzzer heave. Doncic then went to ref James Capers to register a complaint. – 10:37 PM
Luka Doncic and Jae Crowder exchanged words at the end of the quarter after Crowder got in a hack on a post-buzzer heave. Doncic then went to ref James Capers to register a complaint. – 10:37 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs down 32-28 after Q1.
Luka Doncic scored 14 points and had a hand in 10 more with 4 assists.
Mavs actually outscored Phoenix 28-21 in the last 9:31 of the period, but spotting the NBA’s best team 9 points is not the greatest strategy. – 10:37 PM
Mavs down 32-28 after Q1.
Luka Doncic scored 14 points and had a hand in 10 more with 4 assists.
Mavs actually outscored Phoenix 28-21 in the last 9:31 of the period, but spotting the NBA’s best team 9 points is not the greatest strategy. – 10:37 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
All-too-familiar start, but much better conclusion to the first quarter for Dallas. Mavs trailed 35-25 after one quarter in Game 1. Trail by only 32-28 tonight. – 10:36 PM
All-too-familiar start, but much better conclusion to the first quarter for Dallas. Mavs trailed 35-25 after one quarter in Game 1. Trail by only 32-28 tonight. – 10:36 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Luka turned Cam Johnson into a crash test dummy just for the heck of it pic.twitter.com/glLJbwAguT – 10:36 PM
Luka turned Cam Johnson into a crash test dummy just for the heck of it pic.twitter.com/glLJbwAguT – 10:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Awesome quarter from Doncic. Suns up 4.
Three fouls on Johnson. He went to speak with the officials after the buzzer. – 10:35 PM
Awesome quarter from Doncic. Suns up 4.
Three fouls on Johnson. He went to speak with the officials after the buzzer. – 10:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 32, DAL 28
Ayton: 9 Pts, 3-5 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 3-4 FG
Bridges: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Doncic: 14 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-10 FG – 10:35 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 32, DAL 28
Ayton: 9 Pts, 3-5 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 3-4 FG
Bridges: 7 Pts, 3-3 FG
Doncic: 14 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-10 FG – 10:35 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
The only D vs Luka is him trying to force a pass to get others involved. None of these guys can handle him.
None. – 10:35 PM
The only D vs Luka is him trying to force a pass to get others involved. None of these guys can handle him.
None. – 10:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cam Johnson picks up 3rd personal foul on charge.
Huge call under 30 seconds left in 1st quarter.
Crowder in .
#Suns lead down to two. – 10:35 PM
Cam Johnson picks up 3rd personal foul on charge.
Huge call under 30 seconds left in 1st quarter.
Crowder in .
#Suns lead down to two. – 10:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
See they’re trying to hide foul trouble Cameron Johnson on Davis Bertans
But you can’t hide vs Luka.
He’ll just call for the pick and work to get that switch and hunt you pic.twitter.com/hLgfpQjxnq – 10:33 PM
See they’re trying to hide foul trouble Cameron Johnson on Davis Bertans
But you can’t hide vs Luka.
He’ll just call for the pick and work to get that switch and hunt you pic.twitter.com/hLgfpQjxnq – 10:33 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker checks out at the 1:39 mark of the 1Q, Landry Shamet in – 10:32 PM
Devin Booker checks out at the 1:39 mark of the 1Q, Landry Shamet in – 10:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I know it’s only the first quarter of Game 2 but it might be time already to stop with the soft switches. Bridges needs to spend more time defending Doncic. – 10:32 PM
I know it’s only the first quarter of Game 2 but it might be time already to stop with the soft switches. Bridges needs to spend more time defending Doncic. – 10:32 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
So much runs through Luka. I’ll be very curious to see how he is with another high-level playmaker. Will he be able to work in concert or will he be useless off the ball – 10:31 PM
So much runs through Luka. I’ll be very curious to see how he is with another high-level playmaker. Will he be able to work in concert or will he be useless off the ball – 10:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jason Kidd taking it back to the 90s with posting up Luka, draw double and pass out of it.
Might see Kleber on opposite side next time for 3. #Suns up nine. – 10:31 PM
Jason Kidd taking it back to the 90s with posting up Luka, draw double and pass out of it.
Might see Kleber on opposite side next time for 3. #Suns up nine. – 10:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Cam Johnson picks up his 2nd foul. Not sure what he’s supposed to do there if he’s just trying to hold his ground, but that’s a tough matchup for the Suns so far in this series – 10:31 PM
Cam Johnson picks up his 2nd foul. Not sure what he’s supposed to do there if he’s just trying to hold his ground, but that’s a tough matchup for the Suns so far in this series – 10:31 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Loose ball foul on rebound is Dorian Finney-Smith’s third. He’ll take a seat with 2:27 left in the first quarter. Mavericks still have not led in the series and are down 26-21 despite 12-3-3 from Luka. – 10:28 PM
Loose ball foul on rebound is Dorian Finney-Smith’s third. He’ll take a seat with 2:27 left in the first quarter. Mavericks still have not led in the series and are down 26-21 despite 12-3-3 from Luka. – 10:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 62.5% FGs, but #Mavs only down five.
Dorian Finney-Smith picks up his 3rd foul as Kidd left him when he picked up two 4:40 left in 1st quarter.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:28 PM
#Suns 62.5% FGs, but #Mavs only down five.
Dorian Finney-Smith picks up his 3rd foul as Kidd left him when he picked up two 4:40 left in 1st quarter.
#NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:28 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Finney-Smith gets his 3rd foul on the offensive rebound for Ayton. He’s Dallas’ best defender by a decent margin. – 10:26 PM
Finney-Smith gets his 3rd foul on the offensive rebound for Ayton. He’s Dallas’ best defender by a decent margin. – 10:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Dorian Finney-Smith just picked up his 3rd foul with 2:27 left in the 1Q. That’s a killer for Dallas – 10:26 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith just picked up his 3rd foul with 2:27 left in the 1Q. That’s a killer for Dallas – 10:26 PM
Devin Kharpertian @uuords
The Suns are like the platonic ideal of a basketball team. Skilled top to bottom, deep without miscasting dudes, well rounded, well coached, little to no weaknesses. Love watching them. – 10:25 PM
The Suns are like the platonic ideal of a basketball team. Skilled top to bottom, deep without miscasting dudes, well rounded, well coached, little to no weaknesses. Love watching them. – 10:25 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
It wasn’t a huge sample but I saw it in person and I think this guy has guarded Luka better than anyone I’ve ever seen.
Any guesses as to who it is? – 10:25 PM
It wasn’t a huge sample but I saw it in person and I think this guy has guarded Luka better than anyone I’ve ever seen.
Any guesses as to who it is? – 10:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic has 12 of the Mavs’ 21 points to start Game 2 – 10:25 PM
Luka Doncic has 12 of the Mavs’ 21 points to start Game 2 – 10:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas 6 fouls, Phoenix 1. Are we just watching a replay of Game 1? – 10:24 PM
Dallas 6 fouls, Phoenix 1. Are we just watching a replay of Game 1? – 10:24 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
DeAndre Ayton’s biggest accomplishment in the league has been his ability to make the Phoenix Suns matchup-proof – 10:24 PM
DeAndre Ayton’s biggest accomplishment in the league has been his ability to make the Phoenix Suns matchup-proof – 10:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul hasn’t scored and #Suns are up eight.
Why?
Ayton 8. Bridges 7. Booker 5. Crowder 5.
#Suns 69.2% FGs. – 10:23 PM
Chris Paul hasn’t scored and #Suns are up eight.
Why?
Ayton 8. Bridges 7. Booker 5. Crowder 5.
#Suns 69.2% FGs. – 10:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Finney-Smith two fouls.
Kidd sticking with him.
#Suns up seven with 4:40 left in 1st quarter. – 10:22 PM
Finney-Smith two fouls.
Kidd sticking with him.
#Suns up seven with 4:40 left in 1st quarter. – 10:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns didn’t really get into an offense until 11 or 12 seconds left in shot clock as Bullock picked up Paul full court out of timeout.
Didn’t matter.
Crowder 3.
#Suns up 17-9. He’s made four 3s in five quarters vs. #Mavs
In six games against the Pelicans, Crowder went 3-of-26 – 10:20 PM
#Suns didn’t really get into an offense until 11 or 12 seconds left in shot clock as Bullock picked up Paul full court out of timeout.
Didn’t matter.
Crowder 3.
#Suns up 17-9. He’s made four 3s in five quarters vs. #Mavs
In six games against the Pelicans, Crowder went 3-of-26 – 10:20 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Suns are just surgical in their precision, I’m a noted Fts, 3s and layups over two guy but you can’t help but respect their shotmaking ability from 2. Its truly breathtaking. – 10:20 PM
Suns are just surgical in their precision, I’m a noted Fts, 3s and layups over two guy but you can’t help but respect their shotmaking ability from 2. Its truly breathtaking. – 10:20 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jalen Brunson picks up his 2nd foul, Suns run an ATO designed to get Mikal Bridges a deep post-up with Brunson on him. They’re smart, those Suns – 10:19 PM
Jalen Brunson picks up his 2nd foul, Suns run an ATO designed to get Mikal Bridges a deep post-up with Brunson on him. They’re smart, those Suns – 10:19 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Reggie Bullock picking up Chris Paul all over the court. Paul already has a couple assists, but no points. Suns still up 19-11. – 10:19 PM
Reggie Bullock picking up Chris Paul all over the court. Paul already has a couple assists, but no points. Suns still up 19-11. – 10:19 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
After Dwight Powell poked the ball away to prompt a timeout, Devin Booker was slow to walk back to the Suns’ bench, bending over while holding his chest. – 10:15 PM
After Dwight Powell poked the ball away to prompt a timeout, Devin Booker was slow to walk back to the Suns’ bench, bending over while holding his chest. – 10:15 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Mavs Twitter “Suns may end up putting Bridges on Brunson” –
Suns – lets just go with Booker. – 10:15 PM
Mavs Twitter “Suns may end up putting Bridges on Brunson” –
Suns – lets just go with Booker. – 10:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker looked like he was holding his throat or his upper chest after that timeout was called – 10:15 PM
Devin Booker looked like he was holding his throat or his upper chest after that timeout was called – 10:15 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Those 2 games in Miami were predictable. The Heat set the tone early, managed their lead and put 2 important wins into the book. Game 3 seems like Sixers last chance, but again the Heat are the team that gonna set the pace. #HEATCulture – 10:13 PM
Those 2 games in Miami were predictable. The Heat set the tone early, managed their lead and put 2 important wins into the book. Game 3 seems like Sixers last chance, but again the Heat are the team that gonna set the pace. #HEATCulture – 10:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
When asking Monty Williams about Ayton having say Jalen Brunson on him, Williams said there’s a backside defender to consider and the big is always worried about getting called for PF.
That just happened.
Ayton got called for offensive foul after receiving cross court pass. – 10:12 PM
When asking Monty Williams about Ayton having say Jalen Brunson on him, Williams said there’s a backside defender to consider and the big is always worried about getting called for PF.
That just happened.
Ayton got called for offensive foul after receiving cross court pass. – 10:12 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Nightmare start for Dallas. Turnovers, standing around. Lack of force. Suns up 12-2 – 10:12 PM
Nightmare start for Dallas. Turnovers, standing around. Lack of force. Suns up 12-2 – 10:12 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Maybe Mavs will solve the “don’t give the Suns a 9-0 head start” conundrum in Game 3. – 10:11 PM
Maybe Mavs will solve the “don’t give the Suns a 9-0 head start” conundrum in Game 3. – 10:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Double Booker.
Ball swings to Bridges
Drive and dish to Ayton.
Dunk. 7-0 #Suns
#Mavs shot clock violation after that. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:09 PM
Double Booker.
Ball swings to Bridges
Drive and dish to Ayton.
Dunk. 7-0 #Suns
#Mavs shot clock violation after that. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 10:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Much like Game 1, Suns come out with a 7-0 start and Mikal Bridges is already talking – 10:09 PM
Much like Game 1, Suns come out with a 7-0 start and Mikal Bridges is already talking – 10:09 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic starts Game 2 the way he started Game 1.
Turnover.
Mikal Bridges 3. #Suns 5-0. – 10:08 PM
Doncic starts Game 2 the way he started Game 1.
Turnover.
Mikal Bridges 3. #Suns 5-0. – 10:08 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
We’re getting ready to watch Suns-Mavs Game 2 on Playback for a live @FrontOfficeShow watch party! @Trevor_Lane and I will watch the game with you, do a bunch of Q&A and have some fun tonight. Hop in with us and check it out!
getplayback.com/room/0swzgs67q… – 10:00 PM
We’re getting ready to watch Suns-Mavs Game 2 on Playback for a live @FrontOfficeShow watch party! @Trevor_Lane and I will watch the game with you, do a bunch of Q&A and have some fun tonight. Hop in with us and check it out!
getplayback.com/room/0swzgs67q… – 10:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka Doncic looking like Steve Nash with lob soccer header to Dwight Powell for dunk in #Mavs pregame warmups.
Face #Suns down 1-0 in best-of-7 Western Conference semifinals series. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/AHHlaDCfKZ – 9:55 PM
Luka Doncic looking like Steve Nash with lob soccer header to Dwight Powell for dunk in #Mavs pregame warmups.
Face #Suns down 1-0 in best-of-7 Western Conference semifinals series. #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/AHHlaDCfKZ – 9:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I wanted No. 0, but Marquese had it when I came here. Marquese Chriss had it and he wanted me to buy it from him and I wasn’t going to buy it.”
Phoenix #Suns ‘Fun Facts’: Meet Deandre Ayton, who wanted No. 0, but ended up with No. 22 #NBA https://t.co/2wjyyWZFMS via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/BvEVM4on0N – 9:44 PM
“I wanted No. 0, but Marquese had it when I came here. Marquese Chriss had it and he wanted me to buy it from him and I wasn’t going to buy it.”
Phoenix #Suns ‘Fun Facts’: Meet Deandre Ayton, who wanted No. 0, but ended up with No. 22 #NBA https://t.co/2wjyyWZFMS via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/BvEVM4on0N – 9:44 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
9:05 tip @theeagledallas – 9:32 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
9:05 tip @theeagledallas – 9:32 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/eG0qd5SyQa – 9:30 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/eG0qd5SyQa – 9:30 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
I’m voting for #LukaDoncic for the 2021-22 Seasonlong #NBACommunityAssist Award! RT to join me! – 9:21 PM
I’m voting for #LukaDoncic for the 2021-22 Seasonlong #NBACommunityAssist Award! RT to join me! – 9:21 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Clock in to playoff basketball.
@PlayAtGila | #YouDoYou pic.twitter.com/KnvyGamkSq – 9:15 PM
Clock in to playoff basketball.
@PlayAtGila | #YouDoYou pic.twitter.com/KnvyGamkSq – 9:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Flashback: Phoenix #Suns All-Star Chris Paul relives first career playoff series in 2008 vs. Jason Kidd, who was playing for Dallas Mavericks #NBAPlayoffs #NBA https://t.co/GYzr6NWQ52 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/AtY7rsUGMt – 9:04 PM
Flashback: Phoenix #Suns All-Star Chris Paul relives first career playoff series in 2008 vs. Jason Kidd, who was playing for Dallas Mavericks #NBAPlayoffs #NBA https://t.co/GYzr6NWQ52 via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/AtY7rsUGMt – 9:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We just want to be ourselves.” Jason Kidd on facing #Suns, who played with more of an edge in Game 1. #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/e7wBT82nv6 – 9:00 PM
“We just want to be ourselves.” Jason Kidd on facing #Suns, who played with more of an edge in Game 1. #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/e7wBT82nv6 – 9:00 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s a different.”
Monty Williams starting his explanation of how Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee get the ball. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns pic.twitter.com/hzZTc2zTy2 – 8:56 PM
“It’s a different.”
Monty Williams starting his explanation of how Deandre Ayton and JaVale McGee get the ball. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Suns pic.twitter.com/hzZTc2zTy2 – 8:56 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Can James Capers and Tony Brothers help slow down the Suns tonight? My analysis: – 8:44 PM
Can James Capers and Tony Brothers help slow down the Suns tonight? My analysis: – 8:44 PM
Allia LaForce @ALaForce
Game 2 preview with @Ernie Johnson & the @NBAonTNT crew!
👊🏼 @Phoenix Suns @Dallas Mavericks #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ZmYQ8gu1Zp – 8:41 PM
Game 2 preview with @Ernie Johnson & the @NBAonTNT crew!
👊🏼 @Phoenix Suns @Dallas Mavericks #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/ZmYQ8gu1Zp – 8:41 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“They’ve been here before, and we’re the team that hasn’t been here before, and it looked like it in those first 6 minutes.”
Jason Kidd said the Mavs need to play like they belong here and apply pressure on the Suns since they’re underdogs on the road – 8:36 PM
“They’ve been here before, and we’re the team that hasn’t been here before, and it looked like it in those first 6 minutes.”
Jason Kidd said the Mavs need to play like they belong here and apply pressure on the Suns since they’re underdogs on the road – 8:36 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Monty Williams, asked whether Suns are OK with Luka Doncic getting “everything he wanted,” as Jason Kidd said after Game 1: “I’m OK with winning.” – 8:29 PM
Monty Williams, asked whether Suns are OK with Luka Doncic getting “everything he wanted,” as Jason Kidd said after Game 1: “I’m OK with winning.” – 8:29 PM
Golden State Warriors PR @WarriorsPR
On this date in 1994, Golden State dished out a franchise-postseason record 40 assists in Game 3 of its First Round series vs. Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/bgQXIZHtf0 – 8:28 PM
On this date in 1994, Golden State dished out a franchise-postseason record 40 assists in Game 3 of its First Round series vs. Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/bgQXIZHtf0 – 8:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Game face.
Monty Williams before Game 2. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs pic.twitter.com/yRfzTcZjZq – 8:21 PM
Game face.
Monty Williams before Game 2. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs pic.twitter.com/yRfzTcZjZq – 8:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“From an intensity standpoint, I think we understand we have to bring it.”
Monty Williams said based on the way the Suns didn’t close out Game 1 the way they would’ve liked, the Suns feel the need to bring the juice tonight – 8:19 PM
“From an intensity standpoint, I think we understand we have to bring it.”
Monty Williams said based on the way the Suns didn’t close out Game 1 the way they would’ve liked, the Suns feel the need to bring the juice tonight – 8:19 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Lights, camera, game time. #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/CWpgJS5WP9 – 8:17 PM
Lights, camera, game time. #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/CWpgJS5WP9 – 8:17 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Pregame spotlight on Mavericks’ birthday boy Dorian Finney-Smith, who got serenaded on Wednesday and really only wants one gift.
mavs.com/finney-smith-t… – 8:04 PM
Pregame spotlight on Mavericks’ birthday boy Dorian Finney-Smith, who got serenaded on Wednesday and really only wants one gift.
mavs.com/finney-smith-t… – 8:04 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dorian Finney-Smith turns 29 today. Said he was serenaded before shootaround by the lone Maverick rookie Moses Wright. Said DFS: “Moses sang it. And he sang it with love.” – 7:38 PM
Dorian Finney-Smith turns 29 today. Said he was serenaded before shootaround by the lone Maverick rookie Moses Wright. Said DFS: “Moses sang it. And he sang it with love.” – 7:38 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
My Wednesday #samegameparlay for @FDSportsbook needs…
—Phoenix to win by 6
—Game to hit 218 pts
—15 pts for Ayton, 10 for Bridges
That’s it. Slightly higher than 4-1 odds. pic.twitter.com/DyylXZ639Z – 7:10 PM
My Wednesday #samegameparlay for @FDSportsbook needs…
—Phoenix to win by 6
—Game to hit 218 pts
—15 pts for Ayton, 10 for Bridges
That’s it. Slightly higher than 4-1 odds. pic.twitter.com/DyylXZ639Z – 7:10 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast–bonus mid-week episode: Brandon Clarke on MEM-GSW (Brooks +Draymond flagrants, Ja’s 4Q in G2, adjustments); the team’s rise; going at LeBron; Ja mania; loving the 7 Seconds or Less Suns; more:
Apple: apple.co/3LMJFdO
Spotify: spoti.fi/3yehe4t – 6:03 PM
Lowe Post podcast–bonus mid-week episode: Brandon Clarke on MEM-GSW (Brooks +Draymond flagrants, Ja’s 4Q in G2, adjustments); the team’s rise; going at LeBron; Ja mania; loving the 7 Seconds or Less Suns; more:
Apple: apple.co/3LMJFdO
Spotify: spoti.fi/3yehe4t – 6:03 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
Bring the energy tonight at @FootprintCNTR!
@PlayAtGila | #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/sBuTpfLcg7 – 5:21 PM
Bring the energy tonight at @FootprintCNTR!
@PlayAtGila | #RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/sBuTpfLcg7 – 5:21 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
On that very hard fall center Maxi Kleber took in the second half of Game 1 Monday, Jason Kidd said: “That was a tough one. But we’re just happy that he’s alright and he’s able to go tonight.” @Dallas Mavericks @NBA pic.twitter.com/X01W3ZRUmD – 4:39 PM
On that very hard fall center Maxi Kleber took in the second half of Game 1 Monday, Jason Kidd said: “That was a tough one. But we’re just happy that he’s alright and he’s able to go tonight.” @Dallas Mavericks @NBA pic.twitter.com/X01W3ZRUmD – 4:39 PM
