The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Phoenix Suns 123-114 Wednesday night in Dallas. It was the Mavericks fifth loss in the last sixth games, as Dallas drops to a disappointing 3-9.

This was the first game since the firing of general manager Nico Harrison. It was evident the team had a bit more life to it starting the game, as the Mavericks raced to an early 10-4 lead, forcing an early Suns timeout. From about the midway point of the first quarter though, it was all Suns.

PJ Washington left with a shoulder injury five minutes into the game, and the Suns pounced. Early shot making from Suns backup Jordan Goodwin got Phoenix back into the game, and then Devin Booker, Grayson and Dillon Brooks secured a halftime lead. The Suns then blew the game open in the third quarter, building as large as a

See Full Page