Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns

· National Basketball Association

Dallas Mavericks

1-1, 0-1 Away

Final
102 - 114

Phoenix Suns

2-1, 1-0 Home

Kevin Durant scores 31, leading the Suns past the Mavericks 114-102

KD hits Luka with 'too small' taunt after burying jumper

The Suns never trailed after the first quarter, though the Mavericks kept the deficit in the single digits for much of the night. Luka Doncic scored 40 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Kyrie Irving added 22 points.

The Suns led 91-80 heading into the fourth quarter and extended the lead to 105-90 six minutes later. Devin Booker added 21 points while rookie Ryan Dunn scored 13 in his first career start. Tyus Jones added seven assists.

The Suns led by as many as 13 in the first half but settled for a 63-55 lead at the break.

Takeaways Mavericks: Doncic started hot with 23 points in the first half but cooled off after halftime. He shot 12 of 25 from the field, including 5 of 13 from 3-point range. Klay Thompson had 19 points, making five 3-pointers.

Suns: Phoenix bounced back after blowing a 22-point lead against the Lakers on Friday night. Guards Bradley Beal (elbow) and Grayson Allen (personal) didn't play. Dunn played well in his first career start and looks like he could have been a steal with the No. 28 pick.

Key moment Dunn and Durant made back-to-back 3-pointers with about seven minutes left, extending the Suns' lead to 102-90. On the next possession, Durant made a layup while being fouled, converting the free throw to push the advantage to 105-90. The 9-0 run turned a tight game into a fairly comfortable win.

Key stat The Mavericks shot 39.8% from the field and the bench scored just nine points.

Up next The Suns play the Lakers for the second time in four days, hosting them on Monday night. The Mavs return home to host the Jazz on Monday night.

Regular Season Series

PHX leads series 1-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0	End of Game	102 - 114
4th 0.0	End of the 4th Quarter	102 - 114
4th 12.1	Quentin Grimes defensive rebound	102 - 114
4th 20.0	Collin Gillespie misses 7-foot two point shot	102 - 114
4th 42.1	Jazian Gortman lost ball turnover (Kevin Durant steals)	102 - 114

Statistics

DAL		PHX
37-93	FG	36-80
40	Field Goal %	45
13-41	3PT	14-39
32	Three Point %	36
15-18	FT	28-37
83	Free Throw %	76
46	Rebounds	47
12	Offensive Rebounds	7
34	Defensive Rebounds	40
22	Assists	26
6	Steals	3
2	Blocks	4
8	Turnovers	11
1	Team Turnovers	0
9	Total Turnovers	11
1	Technical Fouls	0
1	Total Technical Fouls	0
1	Flagrant Fouls	0
7	Points Conceded Off Turnovers	11
4	Fast Break Points	18
38	Points in Paint	34
28	Fouls	17
5	Largest Lead	15

Phoenix Suns Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
Drew Timme, F	Day-To-Day	Nov 13
Mark Williams, C	Out	Sep 11

Dallas Mavericks Injuries

NAME, POS	STATUS	DATE
Max Christie, G	Day-To-Day	Nov 13
Morez Johnson Jr., F	Day-To-Day	Nov 13
Dereck Lively II, C	Out	Nov 11
Tarik Biberovic, F	Out	Nov 11
Sergio de Larrea, F	Out	Nov 11