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The Dallas Mavericks (17-12) play against the Phoenix Suns (14-14) at Footprint Center
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Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Monday December 25, 2023
Dallas Mavericks 85, Phoenix Suns 89 (Q3 1:25)
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Brad Townsend @townbrad
While playing for Milwaukee last season, Grayson Allen scored 25 against Dallas, tying his season high. He made 7-of-8 3-point attempts that night.
Tonight: 25 points, one shy of his season high, 7-of-13 on 3-pointers. – 12:27 AM
While playing for Milwaukee last season, Grayson Allen scored 25 against Dallas, tying his season high. He made 7-of-8 3-point attempts that night.
Tonight: 25 points, one shy of his season high, 7-of-13 on 3-pointers. – 12:27 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have been outscored 35-20 in the third quarter with Grant Williams going to the line. The Suns lead 89-84. – 12:26 AM
Mavericks have been outscored 35-20 in the third quarter with Grant Williams going to the line. The Suns lead 89-84. – 12:26 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Josh Okogie went back to the locker room after checking out. Looked a little hobbled heading to the bench – 12:25 AM
Josh Okogie went back to the locker room after checking out. Looked a little hobbled heading to the bench – 12:25 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Booker making all the right reads off his penetration the last 2 quarters and every one that ends in a misplay is driving him nuts. Not one to show his frustration in those instances on the floor but has a few times tonight. – 12:23 AM
Booker making all the right reads off his penetration the last 2 quarters and every one that ends in a misplay is driving him nuts. Not one to show his frustration in those instances on the floor but has a few times tonight. – 12:23 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen 12 points in the quarter. Metu career-high 15 rebounds.
Those two have brought the Suns back. – 12:23 AM
Allen 12 points in the quarter. Metu career-high 15 rebounds.
Those two have brought the Suns back. – 12:23 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Metu is killing the Mavs, 19 points and 15 rebounds. Suns lead 84-82. It’s their first lead. – 12:22 AM
Metu is killing the Mavs, 19 points and 15 rebounds. Suns lead 84-82. It’s their first lead. – 12:22 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka is in the midst of an unbelievable game. But plays like that last turnover where he didn’t even move after he throws it away up top still show up too much. He could have made a difference if he’d tried to get back–and it was HIS turnover too. – 12:22 AM
Luka is in the midst of an unbelievable game. But plays like that last turnover where he didn’t even move after he throws it away up top still show up too much. He could have made a difference if he’d tried to get back–and it was HIS turnover too. – 12:22 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen steals lackadaisical Luka pass, beats Hardaway to the ball, hits 3.
#Suns up two with 3:37 left in 3rd.
Durant chest bumps Allen as Mavs call timeout. #Mavs – 12:21 AM
Allen steals lackadaisical Luka pass, beats Hardaway to the ball, hits 3.
#Suns up two with 3:37 left in 3rd.
Durant chest bumps Allen as Mavs call timeout. #Mavs – 12:21 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns with a 30-18 start to the third quarter across eight minutes and change. A 7-0 run gives them their first lead of the night.
First big surge for this group at home across the skid. Time to see what they do with it. – 12:21 AM
Suns with a 30-18 start to the third quarter across eight minutes and change. A 7-0 run gives them their first lead of the night.
First big surge for this group at home across the skid. Time to see what they do with it. – 12:21 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Merry Christmas, Suns fans. The building is AWAKE after a Grayson Allen 3 gives the Suns their first lead of the night – 12:20 AM
Merry Christmas, Suns fans. The building is AWAKE after a Grayson Allen 3 gives the Suns their first lead of the night – 12:20 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Okogie, Allen pass and moved their way into a Allen 3 to make the difference two.
Doncic 3 answer after Booker turnover thinking Okogie would stay in corner and Okogie cut.
#Suns down five with 4:19 left in 3rd. – 12:18 AM
Okogie, Allen pass and moved their way into a Allen 3 to make the difference two.
Doncic 3 answer after Booker turnover thinking Okogie would stay in corner and Okogie cut.
#Suns down five with 4:19 left in 3rd. – 12:18 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Another 30-point game for Doncic. That makes 13 of the last 14 games. And the one game he didn’t reach 30, he finished with 28, against the Clippers. – 12:13 AM
Another 30-point game for Doncic. That makes 13 of the last 14 games. And the one game he didn’t reach 30, he finished with 28, against the Clippers. – 12:13 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel says Suns team owner Mat Ishbia has been ‘incredibly supportive’ amid slump #Suns #NBAXmas azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:12 AM
Frank Vogel says Suns team owner Mat Ishbia has been ‘incredibly supportive’ amid slump #Suns #NBAXmas azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 12:12 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns at long last stumbled onto some good execution. Help coming off DJJ most possessions (with better closeouts after) and a lot of the attacking on the other end is going at Doncic on or off the ball. Progress. – 12:12 AM
Suns at long last stumbled onto some good execution. Help coming off DJJ most possessions (with better closeouts after) and a lot of the attacking on the other end is going at Doncic on or off the ball. Progress. – 12:12 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Gordon, Booker and Durant had mini-team huddle.
Booker gets to line, but he isn’t playing with much flow right now. Trying to play bully ball in traffic, 3-of-9 FGs.
Finds Allen for 3, who hesitated on shot. #Suns down 4 as Gordon hits 3, get to cup. Timeout #Mavs 7:36 in 3rd – 12:07 AM
Gordon, Booker and Durant had mini-team huddle.
Booker gets to line, but he isn’t playing with much flow right now. Trying to play bully ball in traffic, 3-of-9 FGs.
Finds Allen for 3, who hesitated on shot. #Suns down 4 as Gordon hits 3, get to cup. Timeout #Mavs 7:36 in 3rd – 12:07 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns currently on a 9-2 run to cut the deficit to 4, giving the building something to cheer about. Hitting 3s sure helps! – 12:07 AM
Suns currently on a 9-2 run to cut the deficit to 4, giving the building something to cheer about. Hitting 3s sure helps! – 12:07 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Suns finally catching a rhythm and five points by Eric Gordon get them within 75-71 and force a Dallas timeout with 7:36 left in the third. – 12:07 AM
Suns finally catching a rhythm and five points by Eric Gordon get them within 75-71 and force a Dallas timeout with 7:36 left in the third. – 12:07 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns ran action with Metu and Durant, who found Gordon for open 3.
Connected, but then Mavs get to rim and Jones Jr. scores.
Allen answers with 3. #Suns down nine. – 12:02 AM
Suns ran action with Metu and Durant, who found Gordon for open 3.
Connected, but then Mavs get to rim and Jones Jr. scores.
Allen answers with 3. #Suns down nine. – 12:02 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Booker calling teammates out for not running back with him on the Luka pick-six… – 12:02 AM
Booker calling teammates out for not running back with him on the Luka pick-six… – 12:02 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal working his way back from right ankle sprain #Suns #NBAXmas azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:51 PM
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal working his way back from right ankle sprain #Suns #NBAXmas azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:51 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs 64-54 at half. Brilliance from Luka as he moves past 10K mark w/17 pt 1st Qtr. (24 in the half) But this was among the very best defensive halves of the season for Mavs as they hold PHX to 37.5% FG. Booker and Durant combine for only 20 pts. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:50 PM
Mavs 64-54 at half. Brilliance from Luka as he moves past 10K mark w/17 pt 1st Qtr. (24 in the half) But this was among the very best defensive halves of the season for Mavs as they hold PHX to 37.5% FG. Booker and Durant combine for only 20 pts. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Mavs 64, Suns 54 H.
DAL: Luka Doncic 24 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds.
Tim Hardaway Jr. 11 points, Dereck Lively II 10 points.
PHX: Chimezie Metu 13 points, 10 rebounds off the bench, Devin Booker 11 points (3-of-9 FGs), Kevin Durant 9 points (2-of-7 FGs). #Suns #Mavs #NBAXmas – 11:47 PM
Mavs 64, Suns 54 H.
DAL: Luka Doncic 24 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds.
Tim Hardaway Jr. 11 points, Dereck Lively II 10 points.
PHX: Chimezie Metu 13 points, 10 rebounds off the bench, Devin Booker 11 points (3-of-9 FGs), Kevin Durant 9 points (2-of-7 FGs). #Suns #Mavs #NBAXmas – 11:47 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Chimezie Metu has 13 points, 10 rebounds and two assists at the half on Christmas Day.
We see you Mezie 👀 – 11:46 PM
Chimezie Metu has 13 points, 10 rebounds and two assists at the half on Christmas Day.
We see you Mezie 👀 – 11:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Halftime in Phoenix
Luka: 24 points, 8 assists
Book AND KD: 20 points, 5 assists – 11:46 PM
Halftime in Phoenix
Luka: 24 points, 8 assists
Book AND KD: 20 points, 5 assists – 11:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka at half:
24 PTS
8 AST
4 3PM
His 18th 20-point half this season, most in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 11:43 PM
Luka at half:
24 PTS
8 AST
4 3PM
His 18th 20-point half this season, most in the NBA. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 11:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: DAL 64, PHX 54
Metu: 13 Pts, 10 Reb, 5-9 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG
Durant: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-7 FG
Doncic: 24 Pts, 8 Ast, 7-13 FG – 11:43 PM
Halftime: DAL 64, PHX 54
Metu: 13 Pts, 10 Reb, 5-9 FG
Booker: 11 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-9 FG
Durant: 9 Pts, 5 Reb, 2-7 FG
Doncic: 24 Pts, 8 Ast, 7-13 FG – 11:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns have generated some open looks the last few possessions. Gotta knock ’em down. Offense is down bad right now – 11:37 PM
Suns have generated some open looks the last few possessions. Gotta knock ’em down. Offense is down bad right now – 11:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns putting together some better defensive possessions and the Mavs are missing some shots now but the offense remains in a funk. – 11:36 PM
Suns putting together some better defensive possessions and the Mavs are missing some shots now but the offense remains in a funk. – 11:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker 1-of-6. Durant 2-of-6.
#Suns 14-of-41 FGs.
Down 12 with 3:23 left in half. #Mavs – 11:35 PM
Booker 1-of-6. Durant 2-of-6.
#Suns 14-of-41 FGs.
Down 12 with 3:23 left in half. #Mavs – 11:35 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
ESPN story on Luka Doncic reaching the 10,000-point milestone in fewer games than anybody since Michael Jordan: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:26 PM
ESPN story on Luka Doncic reaching the 10,000-point milestone in fewer games than anybody since Michael Jordan: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 11:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic had some words for the Suns bench after that bucket. He’s up to 20 points in 13 minutes on 6-of-7 shooting. Suns’ 2 stars have 9 points on 3-of-11 shooting combined – 11:25 PM
Luka Doncic had some words for the Suns bench after that bucket. He’s up to 20 points in 13 minutes on 6-of-7 shooting. Suns’ 2 stars have 9 points on 3-of-11 shooting combined – 11:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Doncic is the second-fastest player in NBA history to reach:
10K points
2.5K rebounds
2.5K assists
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/XHGlknMUCM – 11:21 PM
Luka Doncic is the second-fastest player in NBA history to reach:
10K points2.5K rebounds2.5K assists(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/XHGlknMUCM – 11:21 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Great minutes from Chimezie Metu tonight. Up to 10 points, 5 boards and 2 assists in 7 minutes off the bench – 11:18 PM
Great minutes from Chimezie Metu tonight. Up to 10 points, 5 boards and 2 assists in 7 minutes off the bench – 11:18 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Azubuike in, immediately scores, but Hardaway Jr. early burst to start 2nd quarter. #Suns down 41-29. – 11:17 PM
Azubuike in, immediately scores, but Hardaway Jr. early burst to start 2nd quarter. #Suns down 41-29. – 11:17 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic (17 points, 4 assists) generated 26 points in the first quarter. The Suns scored 24. – 11:16 PM
Luka Doncic (17 points, 4 assists) generated 26 points in the first quarter. The Suns scored 24. – 11:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker penetrated, drew defense and found Okogie for 3 that Okogie missed.
That’s finding open man. The question becomes having guys in who canm make that open corner 3, but good enough to hold their own defensively.
Okogie 0-for-3 from 3. #Suns down 12 after one. #Mavs – 11:15 PM
Devin Booker penetrated, drew defense and found Okogie for 3 that Okogie missed.
That’s finding open man. The question becomes having guys in who canm make that open corner 3, but good enough to hold their own defensively.
Okogie 0-for-3 from 3. #Suns down 12 after one. #Mavs – 11:15 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with 17 in the first quarter and the Mavericks with a 36-24 lead. Dereck Lively’s return from a four-game absence has been terrific. He’s impacting the game at both ends and has 8 points, 4 rebounds. – 11:13 PM
Luka with 17 in the first quarter and the Mavericks with a 36-24 lead. Dereck Lively’s return from a four-game absence has been terrific. He’s impacting the game at both ends and has 8 points, 4 rebounds. – 11:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic finishes the first quarter with 17 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds and Dallas leads Phoenix 36-24. – 11:12 PM
Doncic finishes the first quarter with 17 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds and Dallas leads Phoenix 36-24. – 11:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: DAL 36, PHX 24
Allen: 6 Pts, 2-5 3P
Durant: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
Booker: 2 Pts, 1-5 FG
Doncic: 17-4-3, 5-6 FG – 11:12 PM
End of 1Q: DAL 36, PHX 24
Allen: 6 Pts, 2-5 3P
Durant: 5 Pts, 2-3 FG
Booker: 2 Pts, 1-5 FG
Doncic: 17-4-3, 5-6 FG – 11:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fewest games to reach 10,000 points:
236 — Wilt Chamberlain
303 — Michael Jordan
315 — Elgin Baylor
319 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
334 — Oscar Robertson
355 — George Gervin
358 — Luka Doncic
Luka is the quickest active player to reach 10K. pic.twitter.com/dpSlOAp6WF – 11:11 PM
Fewest games to reach 10,000 points:
236 — Wilt Chamberlain
303 — Michael Jordan
315 — Elgin Baylor
319 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
334 — Oscar Robertson
355 — George Gervin
358 — Luka Doncic
Luka is the quickest active player to reach 10K. pic.twitter.com/dpSlOAp6WF – 11:11 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
You have to come out further than normal with Luka on his 3 because he’s strong enough to launch from way out, but his passing is crazy.
He just found Lively II for a lob dribbling away from the basket from the 3 point line. #Suns down 31-19. – 11:08 PM
You have to come out further than normal with Luka on his 3 because he’s strong enough to launch from way out, but his passing is crazy.
He just found Lively II for a lob dribbling away from the basket from the 3 point line. #Suns down 31-19. – 11:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic eclipses 10,000 career points on Christmas vs. Suns dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:08 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic eclipses 10,000 career points on Christmas vs. Suns dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Pair of much-needed 3s from Grayson Allen pulls the Suns back within 6. Suns badly need someone to be a threat on offense outside of KD and Book – 11:06 PM
Pair of much-needed 3s from Grayson Allen pulls the Suns back within 6. Suns badly need someone to be a threat on offense outside of KD and Book – 11:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen back-to-back 3s. #Suns down 25-19. Timeout Mavs with 2:44 left in 1st. #Mavs – 11:05 PM
Grayson Allen back-to-back 3s. #Suns down 25-19. Timeout Mavs with 2:44 left in 1st. #Mavs – 11:05 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Most Points in Mavericks History:
Dirk Nowitzki (31,560)
Rolando Blackman (16,643)
Mark Aguirre (13,930)
Derek Harper (12,597)
Michael Finley (12,389)
Luka Dončić (10,00X and counting)
Jason Terry (9,953)
Brad Davis (7,623)
Sam Perkins (6,766)
Josh Howard (6,614) – 11:02 PM
Most Points in Mavericks History:
Dirk Nowitzki (31,560)
Rolando Blackman (16,643)
Mark Aguirre (13,930)
Derek Harper (12,597)
Michael Finley (12,389)
Luka Dončić (10,00X and counting)
Jason Terry (9,953)
Brad Davis (7,623)
Sam Perkins (6,766)
Josh Howard (6,614) – 11:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka 3 from Scottsdale.
Timeout #Suns with 4:52 left in 1st. Down 21-11 as Doncic has 12 on 4-of-5 FGs (2-of-3 from 3). #Mavs – 11:01 PM
Luka 3 from Scottsdale.
Timeout #Suns with 4:52 left in 1st. Down 21-11 as Doncic has 12 on 4-of-5 FGs (2-of-3 from 3). #Mavs – 11:01 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic just got point number 10,000 on a 33-ish-foot 3-pointer with 4:52 left in the first quarter. He now has 12 for the game and 10,001 for his career. Mavericks lead 21-11. – 11:00 PM
Luka Doncic just got point number 10,000 on a 33-ish-foot 3-pointer with 4:52 left in the first quarter. He now has 12 for the game and 10,001 for his career. Mavericks lead 21-11. – 11:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
There it is, 10,000 career points for Luka Doncic, in his 358th career game. He ties the great Bob McAdoo for reaching 10K points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history.
Also Doncic is the quickest to 10K among current players. LeBron is next-fastest at 368 games. – 10:59 PM
There it is, 10,000 career points for Luka Doncic, in his 358th career game. He ties the great Bob McAdoo for reaching 10K points in the 7th-fewest games in NBA history.
Also Doncic is the quickest to 10K among current players. LeBron is next-fastest at 368 games. – 10:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant put his hand up after that turnover on the 2-on-1 fast break leading to a Luka Doncic 3. He knew he needed to go up with that one – 10:59 PM
Kevin Durant put his hand up after that turnover on the 2-on-1 fast break leading to a Luka Doncic 3. He knew he needed to go up with that one – 10:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Josh Okogie checks in. Hasn’t played since Dec. 12 vs. Golden State due to hip flexor. #Suns – 10:57 PM
Josh Okogie checks in. Hasn’t played since Dec. 12 vs. Golden State due to hip flexor. #Suns – 10:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
2 fouls on Eric Gordon near midway point of 1st quarter. #Suns down 12-11. – 10:53 PM
2 fouls on Eric Gordon near midway point of 1st quarter. #Suns down 12-11. – 10:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are switching Luka Doncic screens, playing gaps for a beat, then double-teaming. Mixed results on those looks so far:
-Lively dunk
-Lively bucket in the paint
-Turnover on pass to the corner
-Foul on Lively rim touch (1-of-2 FTs)
-Open Grant Williams 3 (miss) – 10:52 PM
Suns are switching Luka Doncic screens, playing gaps for a beat, then double-teaming. Mixed results on those looks so far:
-Lively dunk
-Lively bucket in the paint
-Turnover on pass to the corner
-Foul on Lively rim touch (1-of-2 FTs)
-Open Grant Williams 3 (miss) – 10:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka in his bag early.
To the rim, one-legged stepback. Has 4 points. #Suns down 10-7. – 10:50 PM
Luka in his bag early.
To the rim, one-legged stepback. Has 4 points. #Suns down 10-7. – 10:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns getting up 3s.
1-of-5 with Durant making the lone one.
Gordon 0-for-1. Allen 0-for-3. – 10:49 PM
#Suns getting up 3s.
1-of-5 with Durant making the lone one.
Gordon 0-for-1. Allen 0-for-3. – 10:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns are switching on Doncic and then doubling right after. Lively has gotten two buckets at the rim off it already. – 10:47 PM
Suns are switching on Doncic and then doubling right after. Lively has gotten two buckets at the rim off it already. – 10:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Doncic to Lively II for dunk.
Missed 3s by Allen and Gordon.
3-0 #Mavs. #Suns 0-for-3 FGs. – 10:46 PM
Doncic to Lively II for dunk.
Missed 3s by Allen and Gordon.
3-0 #Mavs. #Suns 0-for-3 FGs. – 10:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Merry Christmas to everyone but more specifically Suns fans pic.twitter.com/3CgtB62Wsm – 10:44 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone but more specifically Suns fans pic.twitter.com/3CgtB62Wsm – 10:44 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
The Christmas MAGIC is real 🪄
@luka7doncic | #NBAXmas #MFFL pic.twitter.com/lAwJDCXCVr – 10:39 PM
The Christmas MAGIC is real 🪄
@luka7doncic | #NBAXmas #MFFL pic.twitter.com/lAwJDCXCVr – 10:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Damion Lee wishes the fans a happy holidays and then asks the crowd to stick with the team and trust him on that. – 10:34 PM
Damion Lee wishes the fans a happy holidays and then asks the crowd to stick with the team and trust him on that. – 10:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Damion Lee wishes the fans in attendance a merry Christmas, and ends with: “Stick with us. Just trust me, stick with us.” – 10:34 PM
Damion Lee wishes the fans in attendance a merry Christmas, and ends with: “Stick with us. Just trust me, stick with us.” – 10:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mavs do this soccer deal where Doncic tries to head the ball in from 12 feet after they kick it around a bit. First time I’ve seen him make it and then his heat check was a 30 footer he tossed waaaaaaay up. He swished it. Crowd was impressed. – 10:31 PM
Mavs do this soccer deal where Doncic tries to head the ball in from 12 feet after they kick it around a bit. First time I’ve seen him make it and then his heat check was a 30 footer he tossed waaaaaaay up. He swished it. Crowd was impressed. – 10:31 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Luka = #NBAXmas MOOD 😊
@luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/JhonCRkD9i – 10:25 PM
Luka = #NBAXmas MOOD 😊
@luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/JhonCRkD9i – 10:25 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Mavsmas starts 🔜
#NBAXmas // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/jOnNDJCnpr – 10:21 PM
Mavsmas starts 🔜
#NBAXmas // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/jOnNDJCnpr – 10:21 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Devin Booker is in an Air Max 95 inspired Book 1 tonight 👀
“You’ll see some familiar colorways that you might’ve seen in the past,” says @DevinBook
Full Nike Book 1 design process story on @Boardroom: boardroom.tv/nike-book-1-de… pic.twitter.com/k8GUF8vKgX – 10:14 PM
Devin Booker is in an Air Max 95 inspired Book 1 tonight 👀
“You’ll see some familiar colorways that you might’ve seen in the past,” says @DevinBook
Full Nike Book 1 design process story on @Boardroom: boardroom.tv/nike-book-1-de… pic.twitter.com/k8GUF8vKgX – 10:14 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks starting Jones, Hardaway, Lively, Exum and Luka. Suns going with Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen and Booker. – 10:10 PM
Mavericks starting Jones, Hardaway, Lively, Exum and Luka. Suns going with Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen and Booker. – 10:10 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Jones, Lively, Exum, Doncic
PHX starters: Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen, Booker
9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:10 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Jones, Lively, Exum, Doncic
PHX starters: Gordon, Durant, Eubanks, Allen, Booker
9:40 tip @971TheFreak – 10:10 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Tonight’s starters
@ModeloUSA // #MarkOfAFighter pic.twitter.com/wiYB929aYe – 10:08 PM
Tonight’s starters
@ModeloUSA // #MarkOfAFighter pic.twitter.com/wiYB929aYe – 10:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starting lineup vs. #Mavs:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks pic.twitter.com/myGAVUwrIm – 10:07 PM
#Suns starting lineup vs. #Mavs:
Devin Booker
Grayson Allen
Eric Gordon
Kevin Durant
Drew Eubanks pic.twitter.com/myGAVUwrIm – 10:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns are starting Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks tonight against the Mavs – 10:03 PM
Suns are starting Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Eric Gordon, Kevin Durant and Drew Eubanks tonight against the Mavs – 10:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal (ankle) OUT but getting in pregame workout. #Suns pic.twitter.com/M5TOgLyVRr – 9:57 PM
Bradley Beal (ankle) OUT but getting in pregame workout. #Suns pic.twitter.com/M5TOgLyVRr – 9:57 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker dunk postgame finish. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Y7juVaY25a – 9:50 PM
Devin Booker dunk postgame finish. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Y7juVaY25a – 9:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker and Eric Gordon pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xbKVsTcaXB – 9:49 PM
Devin Booker and Eric Gordon pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/xbKVsTcaXB – 9:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns team owner Mat Ishbia talking with Devin Booker’s dad, Melvin Booker. #Suns pic.twitter.com/hHJSN689Qz – 9:48 PM
Suns team owner Mat Ishbia talking with Devin Booker’s dad, Melvin Booker. #Suns pic.twitter.com/hHJSN689Qz – 9:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Bradley Beal working pregame. Got on the move a little bit. pic.twitter.com/NV7GZ5seE9 – 9:38 PM
Bradley Beal working pregame. Got on the move a little bit. pic.twitter.com/NV7GZ5seE9 – 9:38 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic is wearing some farm-themed Luka 2s tonight. He claims his next profession will be farming. pic.twitter.com/wBzzZTf74U – 9:37 PM
Luka Doncic is wearing some farm-themed Luka 2s tonight. He claims his next profession will be farming. pic.twitter.com/wBzzZTf74U – 9:37 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs’ planned starting lineup once Kyrie Irving returns, per Jason Kidd:
Luka Doncic
Kyrie Irving
Dante Exum
Derrick Jones Jr.
Dereck Lively II
Exum/Jones duo has +14.7 net rating in 190 minutes this season. – 9:33 PM
The Mavs’ planned starting lineup once Kyrie Irving returns, per Jason Kidd:
Luka Doncic
Kyrie Irving
Dante Exum
Derrick Jones Jr.
Dereck Lively II
Exum/Jones duo has +14.7 net rating in 190 minutes this season. – 9:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s seen double teams at the age of 13.”
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic IQ and reading double teams. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/ulxej1gwkp – 9:29 PM
“He’s seen double teams at the age of 13.”
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic IQ and reading double teams. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/ulxej1gwkp – 9:29 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
J-Kidd will have Dereck Lively II back in the lineup tonight after missing the last four with a left ankle sprain: “We’ll see how those first four or five minutes go. We don’t expect him to play the first 12 coming back from the ankle, but he does look good and he’s ready to go.” – 9:28 PM
J-Kidd will have Dereck Lively II back in the lineup tonight after missing the last four with a left ankle sprain: “We’ll see how those first four or five minutes go. We don’t expect him to play the first 12 coming back from the ankle, but he does look good and he’s ready to go.” – 9:28 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It just causes a problem sooner.”
Jason Kidd on Devin Booker playing the one. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/EBE5S1Z64Q – 9:27 PM
“It just causes a problem sooner.”
Jason Kidd on Devin Booker playing the one. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/EBE5S1Z64Q – 9:27 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nassir Little injury update:
Is now questionable with left knee soreness instead of ruled out. #Suns – 9:25 PM
Nassir Little injury update:
Is now questionable with left knee soreness instead of ruled out. #Suns – 9:25 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll see how the game plays out.”
Frank Vogel on Udoka Azubuike as far as playing even when Jusuf Nurkic returns.
Team officials said Nurkic will be back Tuesday as he’s been out due to personal reasons. #Suns pic.twitter.com/fHSAsYDGK1 – 9:24 PM
“We’ll see how the game plays out.”
Frank Vogel on Udoka Azubuike as far as playing even when Jusuf Nurkic returns.
Team officials said Nurkic will be back Tuesday as he’s been out due to personal reasons. #Suns pic.twitter.com/fHSAsYDGK1 – 9:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s more of a receiver than run a bunch of plays for him.”
Frank Vogel on Eric Gordon and getting him more involved offensively after taking just two shots in Friday’s loss at Sacramento.
##Suns 9-5 when Gordon takes 10-plus shots in a game. pic.twitter.com/7mYU5QaatJ – 9:20 PM
“He’s more of a receiver than run a bunch of plays for him.”
Frank Vogel on Eric Gordon and getting him more involved offensively after taking just two shots in Friday’s loss at Sacramento.
##Suns 9-5 when Gordon takes 10-plus shots in a game. pic.twitter.com/7mYU5QaatJ – 9:20 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Damion Lee is hosting a few kids on Christmas. They got to meet a few players already, including Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/sxUGx5keq0 – 9:18 PM
Damion Lee is hosting a few kids on Christmas. They got to meet a few players already, including Kevin Durant pic.twitter.com/sxUGx5keq0 – 9:18 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per JKidd: Lively is back in lineup tonight in PHX. 9:40 tip @971TheFreak. Mavs 16-7 when he plays – 9:01 PM
Per JKidd: Lively is back in lineup tonight in PHX. 9:40 tip @971TheFreak. Mavs 16-7 when he plays – 9:01 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Dereck Lively II (left ankle sprain) will be AVAILABLE for tonight‘s game against the Suns.
Kyrie Irving (right heel contusion), Josh Green (right elbow sprain) and Maxi Kleber (right small toe dislocation) will be OUT. – 9:01 PM
Dereck Lively II (left ankle sprain) will be AVAILABLE for tonight‘s game against the Suns.
Kyrie Irving (right heel contusion), Josh Green (right elbow sprain) and Maxi Kleber (right small toe dislocation) will be OUT. – 9:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Late scratch: Suns say Nassir Little (left knee soreness) is out for tonight – 8:58 PM
Late scratch: Suns say Nassir Little (left knee soreness) is out for tonight – 8:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Win the next game.”
Frank Vogel on what Mat Ishbia has been saying to him, noting the team owner has been very supportive. #Suns pic.twitter.com/hoBD0zj50K – 8:52 PM
“Win the next game.”
Frank Vogel on what Mat Ishbia has been saying to him, noting the team owner has been very supportive. #Suns pic.twitter.com/hoBD0zj50K – 8:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Yuta Watanabe (finger), Eric Gordon (hip) and Josh Okogie (hip) IN. #Suns – 8:49 PM
Yuta Watanabe (finger), Eric Gordon (hip) and Josh Okogie (hip) IN. #Suns – 8:49 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel says Josh Okogie, Eric Gordon and Yuta Watanabe are all good to go for tonight. They were listed as probable coming in – 8:47 PM
Frank Vogel says Josh Okogie, Eric Gordon and Yuta Watanabe are all good to go for tonight. They were listed as probable coming in – 8:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Merry Christmas from Footprint Center. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/5PUCvagHVC – 8:16 PM
Merry Christmas from Footprint Center. #Suns #Mavs pic.twitter.com/5PUCvagHVC – 8:16 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Tim Hardaway Jr. pregame. #Mavs #Suns pic.twitter.com/jumOSDJ17c – 8:14 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. pregame. #Mavs #Suns pic.twitter.com/jumOSDJ17c – 8:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers report that Kawhi Leonard (hip) is questionable for tomorrow night vs Hornets. Was injured five day-to-days ago in Dallas
Former Hornet Mason Plumlee (knee) and Moussa Diabaté (hip) remain out – 8:05 PM
The LA Clippers report that Kawhi Leonard (hip) is questionable for tomorrow night vs Hornets. Was injured five day-to-days ago in Dallas
Former Hornet Mason Plumlee (knee) and Moussa Diabaté (hip) remain out – 8:05 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kevin Durant reportedly frustrated with Suns’ ‘underwhelming supporting cast’
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 8:00 PM
Kevin Durant reportedly frustrated with Suns’ ‘underwhelming supporting cast’
cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin… – 8:00 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs list Wembanyama as questionable for Tuesday vs. Utah after he missed Saturday’s loss at Dallas with a right ankle sprain sustained when he stepped on a ball boy’s foot while warming up.
Collins is probable with left knee soreness. – 6:12 PM
Spurs list Wembanyama as questionable for Tuesday vs. Utah after he missed Saturday’s loss at Dallas with a right ankle sprain sustained when he stepped on a ball boy’s foot while warming up.
Collins is probable with left knee soreness. – 6:12 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
One of the great mysteries in sports: Curry on Christmas
It seemed the curse was over when he scored 31 at Phoenix in 2021. But it’s back.
Steph in 10 Xmas games:
15.8 points
31.7 FG5
18 of 78 from three (23.1%)
20+ once in 10 games – 5:18 PM
One of the great mysteries in sports: Curry on Christmas
It seemed the curse was over when he scored 31 at Phoenix in 2021. But it’s back.
Steph in 10 Xmas games:
15.8 points
31.7 FG5
18 of 78 from three (23.1%)
20+ once in 10 games – 5:18 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: On one of the NBA’s biggest days, when its biggest stars are showcased, I asked four – Giannis, Embiid, Luka and Porziņģis – about the ups & downs of their rookie seasons, and what advice they’d give Victor Wembanyama during his. In @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/4aCDdTl – 5:00 PM
PMers: On one of the NBA’s biggest days, when its biggest stars are showcased, I asked four – Giannis, Embiid, Luka and Porziņģis – about the ups & downs of their rookie seasons, and what advice they’d give Victor Wembanyama during his. In @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/4aCDdTl – 5:00 PM
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