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

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 factors, Jusuf Nurkic added 18 factors and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night time.

The Suns by no means trailed after the primary quarter, although the Mavericks saved the deficit within the single digits for a lot of the night time. Luka Doncic scored 40 factors and grabbed 10 rebounds whereas Kyrie Irving added 22 factors.

The Suns led 91-80 heading into the fourth quarter and prolonged the result in 105-90 six minutes later. Devin Booker added 21 factors whereas rookie Ryan Dunn scored 13 in his first profession begin. Tyus Jones added seven assists.

The Suns led by as many as 13 within the first half however settled for a 63-55 lead on the break.

Takeaways

Mavericks: Doncic began scorching with 23 factors within the first half however cooled off after halftime. He shot 12 of 25 from the sector, together with 5 of 13 from 3-point vary. Klay Thompson had 19 factors, making 5 3-pointers.

Suns: Phoenix bounced again after blowing a 22-point lead in opposition to the Lakers on Friday night time. Guards Bradley Beal (elbow) and Grayson Allen (private) didn’t play. Dunn performed effectively in his first profession begin and appears like he might have been a steal with the No. 28 choose.

Key second

Dunn and Durant made back-to-back 3-pointers with about seven minutes left, extending the Suns’ result in 102-90. On the following possession, Durant made a layup whereas being fouled, changing the free throw to push the benefit to 105-90. The 9-0 run turned a decent sport into a reasonably snug win.

Key stat

The Mavericks shot 39.8% from the sector and the bench scored simply 9 factors.

Up subsequent

The Suns play the Lakers for the second time in 4 days, internet hosting them on Monday night time. The Mavs return house to host the Jazz on Monday night time.

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