The Dallas Mavericks (26-24) play against the Phoenix Suns (25-25) at Footprint Center
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Thursday January 26, 2023
Dallas Mavericks 99, Phoenix Suns 95 (Final)
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Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I won’t often co-sign flushing a game but the Suns just need to flush that one.
A recap of a rough loss to the Mavs and a polarizing night for a polarizing player: arizonasports.com/story/3478064/… – 3:06 AM
I won’t often co-sign flushing a game but the Suns just need to flush that one.
A recap of a rough loss to the Mavs and a polarizing night for a polarizing player: arizonasports.com/story/3478064/… – 3:06 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Heaven can now reprise the greatest 3 man broadcast booth ever. Dick Enberg, Al McGuire & Billy Packer working college hoops wrote the book on how it should be done. McGuire coaching from his gut. Packer was clinical. Enberg, lyrical & passionate, brought out the best in both – 2:28 AM
Heaven can now reprise the greatest 3 man broadcast booth ever. Dick Enberg, Al McGuire & Billy Packer working college hoops wrote the book on how it should be done. McGuire coaching from his gut. Packer was clinical. Enberg, lyrical & passionate, brought out the best in both – 2:28 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘I miss him’: Chris Paul expresses love for Jae Crowder #Suns https://t.co/DLM6kiT8TC via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jUFtWC5swp – 2:19 AM
‘I miss him’: Chris Paul expresses love for Jae Crowder #Suns https://t.co/DLM6kiT8TC via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/jUFtWC5swp – 2:19 AM



Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Maybe it’s the presence of @BAndersonPxP & @Stan Van Gundy ton @NBAonTNT that brings out the best in the Mavs defense. The last two times they’ve seen the Mavs, Lakers shot 39.3% & PHX shot 40.7%. Those are the two lowest opp FG% games this season. – 2:05 AM
Maybe it’s the presence of @BAndersonPxP & @Stan Van Gundy ton @NBAonTNT that brings out the best in the Mavs defense. The last two times they’ve seen the Mavs, Lakers shot 39.3% & PHX shot 40.7%. Those are the two lowest opp FG% games this season. – 2:05 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Maybe it’s the presence of @BrianAndersonPxP and @Stan Van Gundy that’s needed to bring out the best in the Mavs defense. When theyve called the game for @NBAonTNT, the Mavs allowed the Lakers to shoot 39.3%, & PHX 40.7%. Those are the two best FG defense games by the Mavs all season – 2:01 AM
Maybe it’s the presence of @BrianAndersonPxP and @Stan Van Gundy that’s needed to bring out the best in the Mavs defense. When theyve called the game for @NBAonTNT, the Mavs allowed the Lakers to shoot 39.3%, & PHX 40.7%. Those are the two best FG defense games by the Mavs all season – 2:01 AM

BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The #NBAAllStar Western Conference starters for 2023 are set 👀⭐️
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
🇺🇸 LeBron James (C)
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
🇺🇸 Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/taT58mPj31 – 2:00 AM
The #NBAAllStar Western Conference starters for 2023 are set 👀⭐️
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic
🇺🇸 LeBron James (C)
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
🇺🇸 Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/taT58mPj31 – 2:00 AM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Jae? Nine-nine? I miss him. It ain’t no secret about it. That’s one of our brothers.”
Chris Paul was asked whether he misses Jae Crowder and spoke about the business side of the equation: pic.twitter.com/J3asqldWeT – 1:56 AM
“Jae? Nine-nine? I miss him. It ain’t no secret about it. That’s one of our brothers.”
Chris Paul was asked whether he misses Jae Crowder and spoke about the business side of the equation: pic.twitter.com/J3asqldWeT – 1:56 AM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges confirmed his signature 3 celebration was pointed at the Mavs’ Theo Pinson, his pal.
Bridges was the opposite of upset by a celebration he’s done a ton earning him a T.
He described it as waiting for the day.
“I dragged that one crazy. … I deserve that one.” – 1:46 AM
Mikal Bridges confirmed his signature 3 celebration was pointed at the Mavs’ Theo Pinson, his pal.
Bridges was the opposite of upset by a celebration he’s done a ton earning him a T.
He described it as waiting for the day.
“I dragged that one crazy. … I deserve that one.” – 1:46 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked about his left hand that appeared to be bothering him during the game, Chris Paul said, “I’m cool.” – 1:43 AM
Asked about his left hand that appeared to be bothering him during the game, Chris Paul said, “I’m cool.” – 1:43 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dallas #Mavericks edge Phoenix #Suns minus injured Luka Doncic azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:42 AM
Dallas #Mavericks edge Phoenix #Suns minus injured Luka Doncic azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 1:42 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Spencer Dinwiddie on scoring 36 points (10-18 FG) after Luka Doncic’s injury: “Try to just be a juggernaut. Like, just full force.” – 1:41 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie on scoring 36 points (10-18 FG) after Luka Doncic’s injury: “Try to just be a juggernaut. Like, just full force.” – 1:41 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Spencer Dinwiddie on Luka Doncic’s ankle injury: “It ain’t no cause for where we’re like, ‘Oh no, we’re about to go on a 10-game stretch without LD.’ He’s going to heal up nicely. He’s a young kid. Although the likes to think he’s old, he’s not.”
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:33 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie on Luka Doncic’s ankle injury: “It ain’t no cause for where we’re like, ‘Oh no, we’re about to go on a 10-game stretch without LD.’ He’s going to heal up nicely. He’s a young kid. Although the likes to think he’s old, he’s not.”
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:33 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Get you a teammate like @Spencer Dinwiddie 🤞
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/2OAWA3Hvcl – 1:27 AM
Get you a teammate like @Spencer Dinwiddie 🤞
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/2OAWA3Hvcl – 1:27 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I just felt like so many hands were on the ball. Thought I had it at first, thought I had it secured. It got hit up in the air. And then playing volleyball with the ball.”
Deandre Ayton said he knows Monty Williams will have FT box out drills at next practice. #Suns – 1:24 AM
“I just felt like so many hands were on the ball. Thought I had it at first, thought I had it secured. It got hit up in the air. And then playing volleyball with the ball.”
Deandre Ayton said he knows Monty Williams will have FT box out drills at next practice. #Suns – 1:24 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Hopping on @PHNX_Suns now with a few thoughts and updates from the aftermath of Suns-Mavs! Join us:
https://t.co/RbvqWFMNe7 pic.twitter.com/y8hQzWvGYN – 1:20 AM
Hopping on @PHNX_Suns now with a few thoughts and updates from the aftermath of Suns-Mavs! Join us:
https://t.co/RbvqWFMNe7 pic.twitter.com/y8hQzWvGYN – 1:20 AM


BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic left the court early after suffering an injury on his left ankle 😢
pic.twitter.com/MyZXYjeEFs – 1:15 AM
Luka Doncic left the court early after suffering an injury on his left ankle 😢
pic.twitter.com/MyZXYjeEFs – 1:15 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton said he’s still sick and felt a bit dizzy out there. Was happy with the way he took care of the glass and attacked on the offensive end, but obviously wanted to shoot better – 1:14 AM
Deandre Ayton said he’s still sick and felt a bit dizzy out there. Was happy with the way he took care of the glass and attacked on the offensive end, but obviously wanted to shoot better – 1:14 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton said he felt like there were too many hands on the ball, but called the botched rebound “bad” and said he wound up playing volleyball after tapping the ball in the air to himself. Said he knows Monty will have some rebounding drills for them. “I’m ready for it.” – 1:12 AM
Deandre Ayton said he felt like there were too many hands on the ball, but called the botched rebound “bad” and said he wound up playing volleyball after tapping the ball in the air to himself. Said he knows Monty will have some rebounding drills for them. “I’m ready for it.” – 1:12 AM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
It won’t go into the books as a win w/o Luka since he played the first 3:21 before getting hurt, but this will go into the books as arguably, the Mavs most satisfying win of the season. Hopefully Luka’s ankle isn’t too bad, but the rest of the team proved something to themselves – 1:12 AM
It won’t go into the books as a win w/o Luka since he played the first 3:21 before getting hurt, but this will go into the books as arguably, the Mavs most satisfying win of the season. Hopefully Luka’s ankle isn’t too bad, but the rest of the team proved something to themselves – 1:12 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dorian Finney-Smith after anchoring the Mavs’ smallball lineups with 18 points and season-high 12 rebounds: “Come on now! Big guard or little center!”
As he walked out of the interview room: “… nah I like big guard.” – 1:04 AM
Dorian Finney-Smith after anchoring the Mavs’ smallball lineups with 18 points and season-high 12 rebounds: “Come on now! Big guard or little center!”
As he walked out of the interview room: “… nah I like big guard.” – 1:04 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“There’s no bad guys in our locker room.”
Chris Paul said everyone in the locker room is dedicated to working hard and improving – 1:01 AM
“There’s no bad guys in our locker room.”
Chris Paul said everyone in the locker room is dedicated to working hard and improving – 1:01 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I miss him.” Chris Paul on Jae Crowder. #Suns pic.twitter.com/LP2bNqTKvq – 1:01 AM
“I miss him.” Chris Paul on Jae Crowder. #Suns pic.twitter.com/LP2bNqTKvq – 1:01 AM


Mark Followill @MFollowill
The 4 games the Mavs have won on national TV exclusives have all been pretty dramatic. Golden State, two vs the Lakers and 99-95 tonight in Phoenix. After Luka was injured and his night ended a little over 3 mins into the game, Spencer Dinwiddie provided a season high 36 pts. – 12:59 AM
The 4 games the Mavs have won on national TV exclusives have all been pretty dramatic. Golden State, two vs the Lakers and 99-95 tonight in Phoenix. After Luka was injured and his night ended a little over 3 mins into the game, Spencer Dinwiddie provided a season high 36 pts. – 12:59 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul also mentioned “situational awareness” as something the Suns need to improve. Said they just need to want it more and agreed with Monty’s assessment that they were happy on the farm tonight – 12:58 AM
Chris Paul also mentioned “situational awareness” as something the Suns need to improve. Said they just need to want it more and agreed with Monty’s assessment that they were happy on the farm tonight – 12:58 AM


Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
What does my boy @MrChrisArnold always say? “Ya Never Know.” Mavs get monster game from Dinwiddie (Mavs hi tying 36 w/6 rebs & 9 assts), 1st dbl-dbl of the season from DFS (18-12) and a clutch off reb/2 FTs from Powell to win in PHX for 1st time since Nov 2019. And all w/o Luka. – 12:58 AM
What does my boy @MrChrisArnold always say? “Ya Never Know.” Mavs get monster game from Dinwiddie (Mavs hi tying 36 w/6 rebs & 9 assts), 1st dbl-dbl of the season from DFS (18-12) and a clutch off reb/2 FTs from Powell to win in PHX for 1st time since Nov 2019. And all w/o Luka. – 12:58 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“In that situation, it was not as important to us as it was to them to get the ball. Period.”
Monty Williams when asked about Deandre Ayton losing the ball to Dwight Powell on a missed FT. #Suns – 12:53 AM
“In that situation, it was not as important to us as it was to them to get the ball. Period.”
Monty Williams when asked about Deandre Ayton losing the ball to Dwight Powell on a missed FT. #Suns – 12:53 AM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Spencer Dinwiddie went to WORK in Luka’s absence to lead the Mavs to a win over the Suns 🔥
🔘 36 PTS
🔘 6 REB
🔘 9 AST pic.twitter.com/7tjU0EUtDa – 12:53 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie went to WORK in Luka’s absence to lead the Mavs to a win over the Suns 🔥
🔘 36 PTS
🔘 6 REB
🔘 9 AST pic.twitter.com/7tjU0EUtDa – 12:53 AM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers had a -58 point differential for the season a week ago when they were 23-24.
They now have a +17 point differential for the season at 27-24.
Next stops:
– Atlanta
– Cleveland
– Chicago
– Milwaukee
– New York
– Brooklyn
– Back to LA (Mavericks)
– Trade Deadline – 12:52 AM
Clippers had a -58 point differential for the season a week ago when they were 23-24.
They now have a +17 point differential for the season at 27-24.
Next stops:
– Atlanta
– Cleveland
– Chicago
– Milwaukee
– New York
– Brooklyn
– Back to LA (Mavericks)
– Trade Deadline – 12:52 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams hit the nail on the head with the Suns’ inability to stop this Mavs team, even without Luka: At some point, they need to “sit down and guard” the guy with the ball. They’ve continually been unable to do so against Dallas – 12:52 AM
Monty Williams hit the nail on the head with the Suns’ inability to stop this Mavs team, even without Luka: At some point, they need to “sit down and guard” the guy with the ball. They’ve continually been unable to do so against Dallas – 12:52 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
What a night for @Spencer Dinwiddie.
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/3y3PcsUee6 – 12:48 AM
What a night for @Spencer Dinwiddie.
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/3y3PcsUee6 – 12:48 AM


Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Monty Williams did not like the situational awareness and energy from the bench once he started making subs. Said that last play just came down to the Mavs wanting the ball more. He didn’t see the same juice from the Suns tonight that they’ve had lately. – 12:48 AM
Monty Williams did not like the situational awareness and energy from the bench once he started making subs. Said that last play just came down to the Mavs wanting the ball more. He didn’t see the same juice from the Suns tonight that they’ve had lately. – 12:48 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Give their staff credit.” #Suns coach Monty Williams on #Mavs. – 12:47 AM
“Give their staff credit.” #Suns coach Monty Williams on #Mavs. – 12:47 AM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Spencer Dinwiddie BALLED out to help the short-handed Mavs get the W in Phoenix 😤 pic.twitter.com/6IXyIjYFSU – 12:45 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie BALLED out to help the short-handed Mavs get the W in Phoenix 😤 pic.twitter.com/6IXyIjYFSU – 12:45 AM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Just situational awareness.”
Monty Williams said “it wasn’t as important to us” to get the rebound as it was to them on that last play where the Suns couldn’t get the missed free throw – 12:44 AM
“Just situational awareness.”
Monty Williams said “it wasn’t as important to us” to get the rebound as it was to them on that last play where the Suns couldn’t get the missed free throw – 12:44 AM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Spencer Dinwiddie played winning basketball tonight in Phoenix. #MFFL – 12:39 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie played winning basketball tonight in Phoenix. #MFFL – 12:39 AM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Happy for Finney-Smith, Dinwiddie and Powell, all of whom played out of their minds. And the defense was legit in the first scoreless game of Luka’s career. Winning without him (for all but 3-plus minutes) is going to do wonders for this team’s overall confidence. – 12:39 AM
Happy for Finney-Smith, Dinwiddie and Powell, all of whom played out of their minds. And the defense was legit in the first scoreless game of Luka’s career. Winning without him (for all but 3-plus minutes) is going to do wonders for this team’s overall confidence. – 12:39 AM

Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Ayton 19 points and 20 rebounds was fools gold tonight!!! He got his ass whipped in every way. He was horrible in the pick n roll, finishing around the basket and played with Zero passion. Btw big time performance by Dinwiddie tonight to get the Mavs a W!!! Carry on… – 12:38 AM
Ayton 19 points and 20 rebounds was fools gold tonight!!! He got his ass whipped in every way. He was horrible in the pick n roll, finishing around the basket and played with Zero passion. Btw big time performance by Dinwiddie tonight to get the Mavs a W!!! Carry on… – 12:38 AM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Rallied in The Valley!
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/VXkbpTJenL – 12:38 AM
Rallied in The Valley!
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/VXkbpTJenL – 12:38 AM


Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Big win for the Mavs after Luka Doncic’s early exit. Heck of a time for Spencer Dinwiddie to come up with his best performance in a Mavs uniform. – 12:37 AM
Big win for the Mavs after Luka Doncic’s early exit. Heck of a time for Spencer Dinwiddie to come up with his best performance in a Mavs uniform. – 12:37 AM


Dwain Price @DwainPrice
It’s a final: Mavs 99, Suns 95. Spencer had 36-6-9, Dorian had 18-12, Dwight had 15-5, Tim had 11-9, Reggie scored 10 pts. Mavs are 26-24 and will play in Utah on Saturday. – 12:36 AM
It’s a final: Mavs 99, Suns 95. Spencer had 36-6-9, Dorian had 18-12, Dwight had 15-5, Tim had 11-9, Reggie scored 10 pts. Mavs are 26-24 and will play in Utah on Saturday. – 12:36 AM


StatMuse @statmuse
Spencer Dinwiddie tonight:
36 PTS (season-high)
6 REB
9 AST
5 3PM
11-14 FT
Stepped up big without Luka. pic.twitter.com/brp2EZVtU3 – 12:35 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie tonight:
36 PTS (season-high)
6 REB
9 AST
5 3PM
11-14 FT
Stepped up big without Luka. pic.twitter.com/brp2EZVtU3 – 12:35 AM


Michael Dugat @mdug
That’s a hell of a win.
Really hope Luka is ok.
Dinwiddie was huge.
Powell huge late. – 12:35 AM
That’s a hell of a win.
Really hope Luka is ok.
Dinwiddie was huge.
Powell huge late. – 12:35 AM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Spencer Dinwiddie finished tonight’s win with 36 points (5-6 3FG, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
This was the first time Dinwiddie has posted 35p-6r-9a in a game and he tied highest scoring game with the Mavericks tonight (36 vs. SAC, 3/5/22). pic.twitter.com/ay8peetR3K – 12:35 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie finished tonight’s win with 36 points (5-6 3FG, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
This was the first time Dinwiddie has posted 35p-6r-9a in a game and he tied highest scoring game with the Mavericks tonight (36 vs. SAC, 3/5/22). pic.twitter.com/ay8peetR3K – 12:35 AM


Brad Townsend @townbrad
Powell’s hustle literally saved a great effort by Dallas night. Technically the Mavs are still 0-5 in games w/o Doncic, but we all know this game was won w/o Doncic. – 12:34 AM
Powell’s hustle literally saved a great effort by Dallas night. Technically the Mavs are still 0-5 in games w/o Doncic, but we all know this game was won w/o Doncic. – 12:34 AM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: DAL 99, PHX 95
C. Johnson: 22 Pts, 8 Reb, 8-12 FG
Paul: 22-10-6, 9-16 FG
Ayton: 19 Pts, 20 Reb, 6-20 FG
Dinwiddie: 36-9-6, 10-18 FG – 12:34 AM
Final: DAL 99, PHX 95
C. Johnson: 22 Pts, 8 Reb, 8-12 FG
Paul: 22-10-6, 9-16 FG
Ayton: 19 Pts, 20 Reb, 6-20 FG
Dinwiddie: 36-9-6, 10-18 FG – 12:34 AM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dwight Powell with two massive free throws on top of a couple key offensive rebounds. It’s been a terrific game for a lot of Mavericks with Luka out. They are up 99-95 with 9.8 left. – 12:34 AM
Dwight Powell with two massive free throws on top of a couple key offensive rebounds. It’s been a terrific game for a lot of Mavericks with Luka out. They are up 99-95 with 9.8 left. – 12:34 AM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Nice job by Dwight Powell. So many big plays based on smarts and effort. Respect. – 12:33 AM
Nice job by Dwight Powell. So many big plays based on smarts and effort. Respect. – 12:33 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Dwight Powell hits both FTs and we may be done here. Suns down 4 with 9.8 seconds left – 12:32 AM
Dwight Powell hits both FTs and we may be done here. Suns down 4 with 9.8 seconds left – 12:32 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Fouled Bullock with 12 seconds left.
Hits 1st. Misses second.
Ayton lost rebound, Powell tracked it down. Fouled by Ayton.
Hit 1st. Hit 2nd. Timeout #Suns with 9.8 seconds left. #Mavs up four. – 12:32 AM
Fouled Bullock with 12 seconds left.
Hits 1st. Misses second.
Ayton lost rebound, Powell tracked it down. Fouled by Ayton.
Hit 1st. Hit 2nd. Timeout #Suns with 9.8 seconds left. #Mavs up four. – 12:32 AM



Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Reggie Bullock missed his 2nd FT, but DA couldn’t grab the ball and gets called for a foul. Brutal missed opportunity – 12:31 AM
Reggie Bullock missed his 2nd FT, but DA couldn’t grab the ball and gets called for a foul. Brutal missed opportunity – 12:31 AM


Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns have one timeout left so a solid decision by CP3 to take the 2. Foul, take your timeout and use a play you’ve had in the back pocket. – 12:29 AM
Suns have one timeout left so a solid decision by CP3 to take the 2. Foul, take your timeout and use a play you’ve had in the back pocket. – 12:29 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul drive. #Suns down one.
Timeout #Mavs. 19.7 seconds left. Each team with one timeout left. – 12:29 AM
Paul drive. #Suns down one.
Timeout #Mavs. 19.7 seconds left. Each team with one timeout left. – 12:29 AM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas led 92-83 with 5:10 left. Lead is down to 96-95, Mavs ball, timeout. – 12:29 AM
Dallas led 92-83 with 5:10 left. Lead is down to 96-95, Mavs ball, timeout. – 12:29 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mavs miss a 3 off the pick-and-pop and CP3 goes the length of the floor for a layup to cut the deficit to 1. Timeout Mavs with 19.7 seconds to go – 12:28 AM
Mavs miss a 3 off the pick-and-pop and CP3 goes the length of the floor for a layup to cut the deficit to 1. Timeout Mavs with 19.7 seconds to go – 12:28 AM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs are subbing in Josh Green for Dwight Powell. Mavs keep possession after Suns’ challenge with 39.6 seconds left, leading 96-93. – 12:27 AM
Mavs are subbing in Josh Green for Dwight Powell. Mavs keep possession after Suns’ challenge with 39.6 seconds left, leading 96-93. – 12:27 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns challenge of last play Powell driving. 39.4 seconds left. #Mavs – 12:25 AM
#Suns challenge of last play Powell driving. 39.4 seconds left. #Mavs – 12:25 AM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Down 3, Suns are challenging that last out of bounds call. 39.4 seconds left – 12:25 AM
Down 3, Suns are challenging that last out of bounds call. 39.4 seconds left – 12:25 AM


Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
The Phoenix Suns exert an awful lot of energy trying to get Deandre Ayton and Biyombo post touches. – 12:24 AM
The Phoenix Suns exert an awful lot of energy trying to get Deandre Ayton and Biyombo post touches. – 12:24 AM




Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cam Johnson helping off corner 3 to help Ayton guard Powell on a drive? #Suns get stop. Down 4. – 12:21 AM
Cam Johnson helping off corner 3 to help Ayton guard Powell on a drive? #Suns get stop. Down 4. – 12:21 AM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Johnson 3 out of timeout. #Suns down six with 3:12 left. Timeout #Mavs – 12:19 AM
Johnson 3 out of timeout. #Suns down six with 3:12 left. Timeout #Mavs – 12:19 AM




Eddie Sefko @ESefko
After the Dinwiddie 3-pointer off the window, don’t see how the Mavericks can lose this. The hoop gods — and a lot of good hustle plays — are on their side tonight. They are up 95-86 with 3:32 left. – 12:16 AM
After the Dinwiddie 3-pointer off the window, don’t see how the Mavericks can lose this. The hoop gods — and a lot of good hustle plays — are on their side tonight. They are up 95-86 with 3:32 left. – 12:16 AM

Dan Favale @danfavale
spencer dinwiddie after banking in a three over ayton pic.twitter.com/SPorfGgUNy – 12:15 AM
spencer dinwiddie after banking in a three over ayton pic.twitter.com/SPorfGgUNy – 12:15 AM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Don’t think the Mavs’ bench will get fined this time, but they’re up and so into this game like last year’s playoffs.
They might downplay the effect of Luka’s injury after the game, but they are *hype* for these last few minutes. – 12:15 AM
Don’t think the Mavs’ bench will get fined this time, but they’re up and so into this game like last year’s playoffs.
They might downplay the effect of Luka’s injury after the game, but they are *hype* for these last few minutes. – 12:15 AM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dinwiddie bank 3 over Ayton. #Suns down nine with 3:32 left in game. Has 35, hitting 5-of-6 on 3. – 12:15 AM
Dinwiddie bank 3 over Ayton. #Suns down nine with 3:32 left in game. Has 35, hitting 5-of-6 on 3. – 12:15 AM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Dinwiddie banks in the Luka stepback. Timeout Suns. Only a nine-point deficit with 3:32 to go but that felt like the dagger. – 12:14 AM
Dinwiddie banks in the Luka stepback. Timeout Suns. Only a nine-point deficit with 3:32 to go but that felt like the dagger. – 12:14 AM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Dwight Powell just got hit in the face again, and I think think it hurt Torrey Craig more. – 12:12 AM
Dwight Powell just got hit in the face again, and I think think it hurt Torrey Craig more. – 12:12 AM


Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
i refuse to believe the switchswitchswitch dribbledribbledribble team is the Suns’ kryptonite – 12:11 AM
i refuse to believe the switchswitchswitch dribbledribbledribble team is the Suns’ kryptonite – 12:11 AM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Big fun for Dorian Finney-Smith tonight with 18 points and 11 rebounds. He just canned a 3-pointer to put the Mavericks up 89-81 and force a Phoenix timeout. Gutsy effort for the Mavericks to this point. – 12:07 AM
Big fun for Dorian Finney-Smith tonight with 18 points and 11 rebounds. He just canned a 3-pointer to put the Mavericks up 89-81 and force a Phoenix timeout. Gutsy effort for the Mavericks to this point. – 12:07 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Wainright pass to Ayton, who tried to lay it off board instead of dunk.
Missed it.
Finney-Smith 3 on other end. #Suns down 8. Timeout 6:54 left. – 12:06 AM
Wainright pass to Ayton, who tried to lay it off board instead of dunk.
Missed it.
Finney-Smith 3 on other end. #Suns down 8. Timeout 6:54 left. – 12:06 AM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Landale in serious pain. Holding rib/abdominal section after that last defensive stop.
Ayton in for Landale. #Suns down five with 7:30 left. – 12:05 AM
Landale in serious pain. Holding rib/abdominal section after that last defensive stop.
Ayton in for Landale. #Suns down five with 7:30 left. – 12:05 AM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jock Landale stayed down for a minute after contesting that last Dorian Finney-Smith drive. The Aussie may have been hit, uh, down under – 12:03 AM
Jock Landale stayed down for a minute after contesting that last Dorian Finney-Smith drive. The Aussie may have been hit, uh, down under – 12:03 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Got it out of Dinwiddie’s hands. Ball swung. Hardaway Jr. 3.
Johnson splits FTs. #Suns down 5. – 12:02 AM
Got it out of Dinwiddie’s hands. Ball swung. Hardaway Jr. 3.
Johnson splits FTs. #Suns down 5. – 12:02 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns had some success with zone, especially with Dinwiddie out but Bullock hit corner 3.
#Mavs up 3. Saben Lee in for Paul. 9:16 left in game – 12:01 AM
#Suns had some success with zone, especially with Dinwiddie out but Bullock hit corner 3.
#Mavs up 3. Saben Lee in for Paul. 9:16 left in game – 12:01 AM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Our threes = Your burgers 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/jUHAsKy2aT – 11:59 PM
Our threes = Your burgers 🍔
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/jUHAsKy2aT – 11:59 PM


Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Dinwiddie is resting and Paul/Bridges are both in. Suns gotta win these minutes. – 11:57 PM
Dinwiddie is resting and Paul/Bridges are both in. Suns gotta win these minutes. – 11:57 PM


Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Spencer Dinwiddie having a terrific night with 30 points in 31 minutes through three quarters. He’s also got eight assists and six rebounds. Mavericks are up 76-69 going into the fourth and have a great shot to steal this one without Luka. – 11:55 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie having a terrific night with 30 points in 31 minutes through three quarters. He’s also got eight assists and six rebounds. Mavericks are up 76-69 going into the fourth and have a great shot to steal this one without Luka. – 11:55 PM



Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Mavs lead Suns, 76-69, after the thrid quarter. Spencer has 30-6-8, Dorian has 15-11, Dwight has 13 pts. – 11:54 PM
Mavs lead Suns, 76-69, after the thrid quarter. Spencer has 30-6-8, Dorian has 15-11, Dwight has 13 pts. – 11:54 PM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: DAL 76, PHX 69
Ayton: 17 Pts, 17 Reb, 6-18 FG
Paul: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 7-11 FG
C. Johnson: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-8 FG
Dinwiddie: 30-8-6, 9-14 FG
Dinwiddie hits a back-breaking 3 to end the quarter – 11:53 PM
End of 3Q: DAL 76, PHX 69
Ayton: 17 Pts, 17 Reb, 6-18 FG
Paul: 18 Pts, 6 Ast, 7-11 FG
C. Johnson: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-8 FG
Dinwiddie: 30-8-6, 9-14 FG
Dinwiddie hits a back-breaking 3 to end the quarter – 11:53 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Spencer Dinwiddie with 30-6-8 through 3 quarters. He has been the best player on the court by a wide margin. Suns down 7 with 12 mins to go. – 11:53 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie with 30-6-8 through 3 quarters. He has been the best player on the court by a wide margin. Suns down 7 with 12 mins to go. – 11:53 PM



Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul between legs, around Bertans.
Finney-Smith finishes over Biyombo.
#Suns down four. – 11:52 PM
Paul between legs, around Bertans.
Finney-Smith finishes over Biyombo.
#Suns down four. – 11:52 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Spencer Dinwiddie scores on drive over D. Lee.
Bridges answer. Shows 3 sign in front of #Mavs bench.
Bridges tech.
Finally got one for it. Been doing it all season. Did it a bit longer because #Mavs called timeout. Nearly ran into Jason Kidd heading back to bench #Suns down 4 – 11:49 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie scores on drive over D. Lee.
Bridges answer. Shows 3 sign in front of #Mavs bench.
Bridges tech.
Finally got one for it. Been doing it all season. Did it a bit longer because #Mavs called timeout. Nearly ran into Jason Kidd heading back to bench #Suns down 4 – 11:49 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges got a technical foul for his signature 3 celebration. He will point it at the opposing bench if he knocks it down in front of them and do the head wiggle. Hasn’t been at technical foul all year. Now it is I guess. I’m guessing it was at Theo Pinson, his buddy. – 11:49 PM
Mikal Bridges got a technical foul for his signature 3 celebration. He will point it at the opposing bench if he knocks it down in front of them and do the head wiggle. Hasn’t been at technical foul all year. Now it is I guess. I’m guessing it was at Theo Pinson, his buddy. – 11:49 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
You have to wonder how the Mavs bench will recover from that Mikal Bridges 3-point celebration that he’s been doing all season. Really hope they’re okay. Thank goodness the officials restored order by giving him a tech, but oh the humanity – 11:48 PM
You have to wonder how the Mavs bench will recover from that Mikal Bridges 3-point celebration that he’s been doing all season. Really hope they’re okay. Thank goodness the officials restored order by giving him a tech, but oh the humanity – 11:48 PM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns getting Mikal Bridges a few more touches, and good things are happening. He hits a jumper and then gets a corner 3 on the next possession after a stop. Suns back within 3 – 11:45 PM
Suns getting Mikal Bridges a few more touches, and good things are happening. He hits a jumper and then gets a corner 3 on the next possession after a stop. Suns back within 3 – 11:45 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Bridges knocks down his first 2 shots of the game on back-to-back possessions. Suns really needed that. Three-point game. – 11:45 PM
Bridges knocks down his first 2 shots of the game on back-to-back possessions. Suns really needed that. Three-point game. – 11:45 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Multiple possessions where Craig and Ayton have talked through the defensive rotations. Booker came over to Craig after that last dead ball. Suns started trapping Dinwiddie. – 11:43 PM
Multiple possessions where Craig and Ayton have talked through the defensive rotations. Booker came over to Craig after that last dead ball. Suns started trapping Dinwiddie. – 11:43 PM


Phoenix Suns @Suns
Surrounded by 3 defenders?
DA gets it done down low. pic.twitter.com/5j0NAS2Sih – 11:42 PM
Surrounded by 3 defenders?
DA gets it done down low. pic.twitter.com/5j0NAS2Sih – 11:42 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton set two screens, deep seal, and Bridges found him for easy one.
Powell scores on other end.
Powell has 13 points on seven FGAs (made 6) and three boards
Ayton has 17 points on 17 FGAs (made 6) and has 15 rebounds.
#Suns down nine midway through third. #Mavs – 11:41 PM
Ayton set two screens, deep seal, and Bridges found him for easy one.
Powell scores on other end.
Powell has 13 points on seven FGAs (made 6) and three boards
Ayton has 17 points on 17 FGAs (made 6) and has 15 rebounds.
#Suns down nine midway through third. #Mavs – 11:41 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Craig gave up the straight line drive to Green
Ayton couldn’t finish shot over Green.
Finney-Smith 3.
#Suns timeout. #Mavs up 11 with 8:17 left in the 3rd. – 11:35 PM
Craig gave up the straight line drive to Green
Ayton couldn’t finish shot over Green.
Finney-Smith 3.
#Suns timeout. #Mavs up 11 with 8:17 left in the 3rd. – 11:35 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Next man up. Spence is on 🔥
2️⃣0️⃣ points in the first half 💪 pic.twitter.com/N3plpvZUwh – 11:33 PM
Next man up. Spence is on 🔥
2️⃣0️⃣ points in the first half 💪 pic.twitter.com/N3plpvZUwh – 11:33 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Craig went down hard on that Green pump fake as he fell over top of him to the floor.
Stays in. #Suns down 7 – 11:32 PM
Craig went down hard on that Green pump fake as he fell over top of him to the floor.
Stays in. #Suns down 7 – 11:32 PM


Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic leaves game with sprained ankle, X-rays negative nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/26/luk… – 11:28 PM
Luka Doncic leaves game with sprained ankle, X-rays negative nba.nbcsports.com/2023/01/26/luk… – 11:28 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#NBAAllStar Luka Doncic suffers ankle injury, out remainder #Mavs–#Suns showdown azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:24 PM
#NBAAllStar Luka Doncic suffers ankle injury, out remainder #Mavs–#Suns showdown azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:24 PM

Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Kenny Smith on DeAndre Ayton: “He’s got the money of a scorer but he’s not a scorer.” – 11:23 PM
Kenny Smith on DeAndre Ayton: “He’s got the money of a scorer but he’s not a scorer.” – 11:23 PM


Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The story is Luka spraining is left ankle 3 minutes in and leaving for the night. Spencer Dinwiddie is trying to amend the story as he did a fair Luka impression 20-4-6. His 11th career 20 pt half (3rd w/Mavs inc 22 at CHI this yr) Mavs lead PHX 54-48. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:19 PM
The story is Luka spraining is left ankle 3 minutes in and leaving for the night. Spencer Dinwiddie is trying to amend the story as he did a fair Luka impression 20-4-6. His 11th career 20 pt half (3rd w/Mavs inc 22 at CHI this yr) Mavs lead PHX 54-48. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 11:19 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul seems fine with the left hand.
#Suns down six at half, 54-48, as Spencer Dinwiddie is putting on a show.
20 points (2-of-3 from 3, 8-of-10 FGs), six assists, four rebounds.
Cam Johnson leads Suns with 13 (3-of-5 from 3) and 6 rebounds.
#Mavs – 11:15 PM
Chris Paul seems fine with the left hand.
#Suns down six at half, 54-48, as Spencer Dinwiddie is putting on a show.
20 points (2-of-3 from 3, 8-of-10 FGs), six assists, four rebounds.
Cam Johnson leads Suns with 13 (3-of-5 from 3) and 6 rebounds.
#Mavs – 11:15 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
DA with his 6th double-double in his past 7 games 😤
12 PTS & 13 REBS at half. pic.twitter.com/kYpodcTUYi – 11:14 PM
DA with his 6th double-double in his past 7 games 😤
12 PTS & 13 REBS at half. pic.twitter.com/kYpodcTUYi – 11:14 PM



Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Spencer Dinwiddie in Q2: 10 points and 2 assists for 4 more.
Mavs lead Suns 54-48 at halftime without Luka Doncic for the last 21 minutes. – 11:13 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie in Q2: 10 points and 2 assists for 4 more.
Mavs lead Suns 54-48 at halftime without Luka Doncic for the last 21 minutes. – 11:13 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Suns leads at the half, 54-48. Spencer has 20-4-5, Dwight has 11 pts, Dorian has 10-6. – 11:13 PM
Suns leads at the half, 54-48. Spencer has 20-4-5, Dwight has 11 pts, Dorian has 10-6. – 11:13 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
One of those Ayton games where there is a healthy mix of good and bad. He has 12/13 but is 4-of-12 and has had more disconnected possessions than usual. And as I type that there is the last bucket of the half. – 11:12 PM
One of those Ayton games where there is a healthy mix of good and bad. He has 12/13 but is 4-of-12 and has had more disconnected possessions than usual. And as I type that there is the last bucket of the half. – 11:12 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: DAL 54, PHX 48
Ayton: 12 Pts, 13 Reb, 4-12 FG
C. Johnson: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-8 FG
Paul: 10 Pts, 5 Ast, 4-7 FG
Dinwiddie: 20 Pts, 6 Ast, 5-9 FG – 11:12 PM
Halftime: DAL 54, PHX 48
Ayton: 12 Pts, 13 Reb, 4-12 FG
C. Johnson: 13 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-8 FG
Paul: 10 Pts, 5 Ast, 4-7 FG
Dinwiddie: 20 Pts, 6 Ast, 5-9 FG – 11:12 PM





Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Spencer Dinwiddie is torching Phoenix right now. He’s taken over for Dallas since Luka Doncic went out – 11:08 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie is torching Phoenix right now. He’s taken over for Dallas since Luka Doncic went out – 11:08 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns had missed 7 straight shots before Cam Johnson finally ended the skid. They’ve scored 9 points in 8 and a half 2Q minutes – 11:04 PM
The Suns had missed 7 straight shots before Cam Johnson finally ended the skid. They’ve scored 9 points in 8 and a half 2Q minutes – 11:04 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka suffered an apparent ankle injury and is out for the remainder of the game vs. the Suns. pic.twitter.com/IyTJCgY9xl – 11:03 PM
Luka suffered an apparent ankle injury and is out for the remainder of the game vs. the Suns. pic.twitter.com/IyTJCgY9xl – 11:03 PM



Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul grabbed at his left hand.
Isn’t dribbling with it either. #Suns – 11:01 PM
Chris Paul grabbed at his left hand.
Isn’t dribbling with it either. #Suns – 11:01 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
In case you’re wondering, Doncic entered tonight with a 33.75-point scoring average. After tonight it’ll be 33.0. – 11:00 PM
In case you’re wondering, Doncic entered tonight with a 33.75-point scoring average. After tonight it’ll be 33.0. – 11:00 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
This certainly isn’t the primary concern after Luka Doncic sprained his left ankle, but he will slip to second behind Joel Embiid among NBA scoring leaders. The scoreless 3-minute outing trims Doncic’s ppg from 33.8 to 33.0. Embiid is averaging 33.4 ppg. – 10:58 PM
This certainly isn’t the primary concern after Luka Doncic sprained his left ankle, but he will slip to second behind Joel Embiid among NBA scoring leaders. The scoreless 3-minute outing trims Doncic’s ppg from 33.8 to 33.0. Embiid is averaging 33.4 ppg. – 10:58 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic’s history with ankle sprains:
2021-22 season:
— 3 games out after left knee/ankle sprains
— 6 more games out weeks later (left ankle soreness) to fully heal
— 1 game out with right ankle sprain
2019-20 season:
— 11 games out (in 2 stints) for right ankle sprains – 10:56 PM
Luka Doncic’s history with ankle sprains:
2021-22 season:
— 3 games out after left knee/ankle sprains
— 6 more games out weeks later (left ankle soreness) to fully heal
— 1 game out with right ankle sprain
2019-20 season:
— 11 games out (in 2 stints) for right ankle sprains – 10:56 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Good to see Deandre Ayton getting to the FT line like this. He’s already got 6 attempts in 9 minutes – 10:54 PM
Good to see Deandre Ayton getting to the FT line like this. He’s already got 6 attempts in 9 minutes – 10:54 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka will not return tonight. He sprained his left ankle. X-rays were negative. – 10:51 PM
Luka will not return tonight. He sprained his left ankle. X-rays were negative. – 10:51 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Cam saw Bertans behind the 3-point line and shot that like he was offended I love it – 10:48 PM
Cam saw Bertans behind the 3-point line and shot that like he was offended I love it – 10:48 PM

Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
I’m joined by my guy @ShawSportsNBA on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
1) Click the link: playback.tv/thejabstep
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3) Login w/ your TV provider: NBA LP, YouTube, DIRECTV, etc. – 10:46 PM
I’m joined by my guy @ShawSportsNBA on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
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2) Sign up for a free @WatchPlayback account
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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams has said he needs to find minutes for Dario Saric, and Kevin Young has been bugging him to find him time at the 5. He’s starting the 2Q with Saric at the 5 here – 10:46 PM
Monty Williams has said he needs to find minutes for Dario Saric, and Kevin Young has been bugging him to find him time at the 5. He’s starting the 2Q with Saric at the 5 here – 10:46 PM


Phoenix Suns @Suns
CP3 in the first:
10 Points
2-for-2 3PT
3 Assists pic.twitter.com/3wXQIWzqlD – 10:45 PM
CP3 in the first:
10 Points
2-for-2 3PT
3 Assists pic.twitter.com/3wXQIWzqlD – 10:45 PM


Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game in Phoenix. – 10:45 PM
The Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game in Phoenix. – 10:45 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul back in with 5.3 seconds left in 1st. Tie game and Paul doesn’t touch the ball.
Lee turnover. #Suns #Mavs 32-32 after one. – 10:45 PM
Paul back in with 5.3 seconds left in 1st. Tie game and Paul doesn’t touch the ball.
Lee turnover. #Suns #Mavs 32-32 after one. – 10:45 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Mavs and Suns are tied at 32 after the first quarter. Spencer has 10-0-4, and Dorian has 8-4. – 10:44 PM
Mavs and Suns are tied at 32 after the first quarter. Spencer has 10-0-4, and Dorian has 8-4. – 10:44 PM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game in Phoenix, per @Dallas Mavericks PR. – 10:44 PM
Luka Doncic (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game in Phoenix, per @Dallas Mavericks PR. – 10:44 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game in Phoenix. – 10:43 PM
Luka Dončić (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game in Phoenix. – 10:43 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Points off turnovers are 9-0 Mavs and they’ve only got 1 turnover. That’s keeping Dallas in it right now. – 10:43 PM
Points off turnovers are 9-0 Mavs and they’ve only got 1 turnover. That’s keeping Dallas in it right now. – 10:43 PM

Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered a left ankle sprain and is out the remainder of this game against Phoenix Suns. X-Ray negative. – 10:43 PM
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic suffered a left ankle sprain and is out the remainder of this game against Phoenix Suns. X-Ray negative. – 10:43 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Casey Smith and Nico Harrison just walked out from the Mavs’ tunnel together. No Luka Doncic.
Expect an update from PR soon. – 10:43 PM
Casey Smith and Nico Harrison just walked out from the Mavs’ tunnel together. No Luka Doncic.
Expect an update from PR soon. – 10:43 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs and Suns tied at 32 after Q1.
Luka Doncic has not yet returned to the bench. – 10:42 PM
Mavs and Suns tied at 32 after Q1.
Luka Doncic has not yet returned to the bench. – 10:42 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs somehow tie it at 32 after one quarter. Ten points for Dinwiddie and 8 for acting center Dorian Finney-Smith. – 10:42 PM
Mavs somehow tie it at 32 after one quarter. Ten points for Dinwiddie and 8 for acting center Dorian Finney-Smith. – 10:42 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 32, DAL 32
Paul: 10 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 9 Reb, 2-4 FG
Craig: 5 Pts, 3 Ast
Dinwiddie: 10 Pts, 4 Ast
Mavs close 1Q on 13-4 run over the last 4 minutes – 10:42 PM
End of 1Q: PHX 32, DAL 32
Paul: 10 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-6 FG
Ayton: 6 Pts, 9 Reb, 2-4 FG
Craig: 5 Pts, 3 Ast
Dinwiddie: 10 Pts, 4 Ast
Mavs close 1Q on 13-4 run over the last 4 minutes – 10:42 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns bench giving #Mavs life.
Dario Saric checking in for Biyombo with 50.1 seconds left in the 1st. #Suns up five. – 10:40 PM
#Suns bench giving #Mavs life.
Dario Saric checking in for Biyombo with 50.1 seconds left in the 1st. #Suns up five. – 10:40 PM








Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
37-year-old Chris Paul out here looking like 36-year-old Chris Paul again – 10:29 PM
37-year-old Chris Paul out here looking like 36-year-old Chris Paul again – 10:29 PM



Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Couple of mental lapses from DA early. Still getting back in the swing of things, especially with Cam J and CP3 both back as well – 10:26 PM
Couple of mental lapses from DA early. Still getting back in the swing of things, especially with Cam J and CP3 both back as well – 10:26 PM


Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic got his feet tangled with Cam Johnson. Just when it seemed things couldn’t get much worse for the Mavs, Doncic limps off. – 10:22 PM
Doncic got his feet tangled with Cam Johnson. Just when it seemed things couldn’t get much worse for the Mavs, Doncic limps off. – 10:22 PM



Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka limps to the locker room with 8:39 left in the first quarter. – 10:20 PM
Luka limps to the locker room with 8:39 left in the first quarter. – 10:20 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Luka Doncic went back to the locker room with a limp. Looked like left ankle. – 10:20 PM
Luka Doncic went back to the locker room with a limp. Looked like left ankle. – 10:20 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic is limping off the court back to the locker room with Casey Smith, favoring his left ankle. – 10:20 PM
Luka Doncic is limping off the court back to the locker room with Casey Smith, favoring his left ankle. – 10:20 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns start 5-for-7 from the floor to build a quick 12-8 advantage – 10:20 PM
Suns start 5-for-7 from the floor to build a quick 12-8 advantage – 10:20 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Lots of trust in Johnson to give him the Doncic assignment. Allows Bridges to be in a help spot off the traps.
Mavs’ defense looks as advertised so far! – 10:19 PM
Lots of trust in Johnson to give him the Doncic assignment. Allows Bridges to be in a help spot off the traps.
Mavs’ defense looks as advertised so far! – 10:19 PM



Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Finney-Smith picked up Paul full court after making a 3.
In the past, they would’ve either to find a way to get Paul the ball, especially with Devin Booker out, or have someone else bring it up and stagnant.
Now?
Bridges brings it up, drives and finds Craig for two. #Suns up 1 – 10:19 PM
Finney-Smith picked up Paul full court after making a 3.
In the past, they would’ve either to find a way to get Paul the ball, especially with Devin Booker out, or have someone else bring it up and stagnant.
Now?
Bridges brings it up, drives and finds Craig for two. #Suns up 1 – 10:19 PM



Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Suns’ arena is the only one where boos for Luka Doncic’s introduction overpower the cheers.
Huh. Wonder why. – 10:12 PM
The Suns’ arena is the only one where boos for Luka Doncic’s introduction overpower the cheers.
Huh. Wonder why. – 10:12 PM

Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
I’m joined by my guy @HighkeyHemp on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
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I’m joined by my guy @HighkeyHemp on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
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Phoenix Suns @Suns
Who’s ready for some Suns basketball?!
#WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/cwdZar2Gna – 10:07 PM
Who’s ready for some Suns basketball?!
#WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/cwdZar2Gna – 10:07 PM



Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
I’m joined by my guy @MattRayTalk on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
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3) Login w/ your TV provider: NBA LP, YouTube, DIRECTV, etc. – 10:06 PM
I’m joined by my guy @MattRayTalk on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
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2) Sign up for a free @WatchPlayback account
3) Login w/ your TV provider: NBA LP, YouTube, DIRECTV, etc. – 10:06 PM

Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
I’m joined by my guy @MrRickySpanish on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
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3) Login w/ your TV provider: NBA LP, YouTube, DIRECTV, etc. – 9:58 PM
I’m joined by my guy @MrRickySpanish on The Jab Step as we watch and discuss Mavs/Suns. Come join the mix!
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2) Sign up for a free @WatchPlayback account
3) Login w/ your TV provider: NBA LP, YouTube, DIRECTV, etc. – 9:58 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Time to start thinking about tiebreakers btw. Could be the difference between homecourt in the first round or a playoff/play-in spot.
Suns’ season series with the Mavs is 1-1. – 9:53 PM
Time to start thinking about tiebreakers btw. Could be the difference between homecourt in the first round or a playoff/play-in spot.
Suns’ season series with the Mavs is 1-1. – 9:53 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight ⤵️
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/NHZ56Zw2wa – 9:46 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight ⤵️
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/NHZ56Zw2wa – 9:46 PM



Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, DFS, Powell, Dinwiddie, Doncic
PHX starters: Johnson, Craig, Ayton, Bridges, Paul
9:15 tip @971TheFreak – 9:37 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, DFS, Powell, Dinwiddie, Doncic
PHX starters: Johnson, Craig, Ayton, Bridges, Paul
9:15 tip @971TheFreak – 9:37 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns starters vs. #Mavs:
Chris Paul
Mikal Bridges
Torrey Craig
Cam Johnson
Deandre Ayton
Monty Williams talked about finding minutes for Dario Saric because he feels as if Saric is finding his rhythm offensively.
Thoughts? – 9:35 PM
#Suns starters vs. #Mavs:
Chris Paul
Mikal Bridges
Torrey Craig
Cam Johnson
Deandre Ayton
Monty Williams talked about finding minutes for Dario Saric because he feels as if Saric is finding his rhythm offensively.
Thoughts? – 9:35 PM


Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
FINAL: Memphis 99, SMU 84
Kendric Davis: 25pts, 11 assists, 7 rebs against his former team. Four others finished in double figures. Tigers have won 4 in a row. Penny Hardaway’s 100th win is officially in the books. – 9:12 PM
FINAL: Memphis 99, SMU 84
Kendric Davis: 25pts, 11 assists, 7 rebs against his former team. Four others finished in double figures. Tigers have won 4 in a row. Penny Hardaway’s 100th win is officially in the books. – 9:12 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @Callie Caplan in Phoenix:
Dallas Mavericks’ Christian Wood (thumb injury) out at least another week, Jason Kidd says dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:10 PM
From @Callie Caplan in Phoenix:
Dallas Mavericks’ Christian Wood (thumb injury) out at least another week, Jason Kidd says dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:10 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per JKidd: Christian Wood’s fractured thumb will be re-evaluated at this time next week. Mavs-Suns 9:15 tip @971TheFreak – 9:06 PM
Per JKidd: Christian Wood’s fractured thumb will be re-evaluated at this time next week. Mavs-Suns 9:15 tip @971TheFreak – 9:06 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
The 3x #NBAAllStar starter is on site.
@Luka Doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ZvdHmydUMS – 9:02 PM
The 3x #NBAAllStar starter is on site.
@Luka Doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/ZvdHmydUMS – 9:02 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re hopeful that he gets voted in (by #NBA head coaches). We know and the league knows and players know. He’s the best two-guard in the game and one of the best players in the game. Why would he not be in the All-Star game?” Monty Williams on Devin Booker. #Suns #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/NSyNozUbul – 8:58 PM
“We’re hopeful that he gets voted in (by #NBA head coaches). We know and the league knows and players know. He’s the best two-guard in the game and one of the best players in the game. Why would he not be in the All-Star game?” Monty Williams on Devin Booker. #Suns #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/NSyNozUbul – 8:58 PM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Mavs who received All-Star starter votes from players:
Luka Doncic: 149
Christian Wood: 23
Spencer Dinwiddie: 16
Dorian Finney-Smith: 4
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 1
Reggie Bullock: 1
Dwight Powell: 1
McKinley Wright IV: 1
Also ex-Mav and current free-agent Kemba Walker: 1 – 8:53 PM
Mavs who received All-Star starter votes from players:
Luka Doncic: 149
Christian Wood: 23
Spencer Dinwiddie: 16
Dorian Finney-Smith: 4
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 1
Reggie Bullock: 1
Dwight Powell: 1
McKinley Wright IV: 1
Also ex-Mav and current free-agent Kemba Walker: 1 – 8:53 PM


Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
NBA players voted Steph Curry as the No. 2 guard in the West behind Luka Doncic. They had Jordan Poole 22 among guards and Klay Thompson 25
Draymond Green was ranked 14 in the West frontcourt. Andrew Wiggins was 19 and Kevon Looney was 28 – 8:42 PM
NBA players voted Steph Curry as the No. 2 guard in the West behind Luka Doncic. They had Jordan Poole 22 among guards and Klay Thompson 25
Draymond Green was ranked 14 in the West frontcourt. Andrew Wiggins was 19 and Kevon Looney was 28 – 8:42 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
What a difference a year and a fully healthy, in-shape first half of the season makes for Luka Doncic:
1st in All-Star starter voting for player and media ballots, 2nd for fans this season.
Last year, Luka finished outside the top 2 in all categories for West’s 2 guard spots. – 8:34 PM
What a difference a year and a fully healthy, in-shape first half of the season makes for Luka Doncic:
1st in All-Star starter voting for player and media ballots, 2nd for fans this season.
Last year, Luka finished outside the top 2 in all categories for West’s 2 guard spots. – 8:34 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished 4th in fan, player & media voting.
Only behind Luka, Curry and Ja, three of the biggest superstars in the NBA.
Ahead of Dame, Booker, Edwards and Fox.
And to think… at this time last year, SGA was ranked lower than Talen Horton-Tucker. pic.twitter.com/kiargip4zJ – 8:33 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished 4th in fan, player & media voting.
Only behind Luka, Curry and Ja, three of the biggest superstars in the NBA.
Ahead of Dame, Booker, Edwards and Fox.
And to think… at this time last year, SGA was ranked lower than Talen Horton-Tucker. pic.twitter.com/kiargip4zJ – 8:33 PM


CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named an All-Star starter in the Western Conference for the ninth time in his career, joining LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Zion Williamson in Salt Lake City.
https://t.co/8Lee7tdEa2 pic.twitter.com/qnUWf24VXj – 8:32 PM
Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named an All-Star starter in the Western Conference for the ninth time in his career, joining LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Zion Williamson in Salt Lake City.
https://t.co/8Lee7tdEa2 pic.twitter.com/qnUWf24VXj – 8:32 PM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams on the possibility Devin Booker misses the All-Star Game due to time missed: “We know and the league knows and players know he’s the best 2-guard in the game, and one of the best players in the game. So why would he not be in the All-Star Game?” – 8:24 PM
Monty Williams on the possibility Devin Booker misses the All-Star Game due to time missed: “We know and the league knows and players know he’s the best 2-guard in the game, and one of the best players in the game. So why would he not be in the All-Star Game?” – 8:24 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
With DA back, Monty Williams said he still wants to try to find some minutes for Dario Saric so Saric can keep the rhythm he’s found, whether it’s at the 4 or the 5. – 8:23 PM
With DA back, Monty Williams said he still wants to try to find some minutes for Dario Saric so Saric can keep the rhythm he’s found, whether it’s at the 4 or the 5. – 8:23 PM

Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Penny Hardaway just got hit with a technical foul by referee Pat Adams. Think he wanted to get it, the way he kept yelling at Adams. Spent the rest of this timeout waiting to yell some more at him. Pretty sure it’s the first of his coaching career. – 8:22 PM
Penny Hardaway just got hit with a technical foul by referee Pat Adams. Think he wanted to get it, the way he kept yelling at Adams. Spent the rest of this timeout waiting to yell some more at him. Pretty sure it’s the first of his coaching career. – 8:22 PM



Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Among Western Conference guards for All-Star, Devin Booker ranked 5th in media voting, 7th in player voting and 10th in fan voting. Gotta think those ranks would be higher if not for the time missed pic.twitter.com/75Cn6hff7H – 8:08 PM
Among Western Conference guards for All-Star, Devin Booker ranked 5th in media voting, 7th in player voting and 10th in fan voting. Gotta think those ranks would be higher if not for the time missed pic.twitter.com/75Cn6hff7H – 8:08 PM


Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Here’s my media ballot for this year’s All-Star starters:
(Spoiler: Luka Doncic made it) dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:04 PM
Here’s my media ballot for this year’s All-Star starters:
(Spoiler: Luka Doncic made it) dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:04 PM

Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Reggie Bullock on playing the Suns (tonight) and Jazz (Sat.) on this road trip. Its the 2 teams the Mavs beat in the opening 2 rounds of last yr’s playoffs. “We know how well Utah is going to be. We know how tough and physical Phoenix is going to be. So its going to be great.” – 8:01 PM
Reggie Bullock on playing the Suns (tonight) and Jazz (Sat.) on this road trip. Its the 2 teams the Mavs beat in the opening 2 rounds of last yr’s playoffs. “We know how well Utah is going to be. We know how tough and physical Phoenix is going to be. So its going to be great.” – 8:01 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka Dončić was named an All-Star Game starter tonight. He ties Ro Blackman for second most all-star appearances by a Mavs player at 4 and his 3rd start surpasses the 2 ASGs that Dirk started. 4 time all-stars before turning 24 are Luka, Kobe, LeBron, Shaq, Isiah & Anthony Davis. – 7:38 PM
Luka Dončić was named an All-Star Game starter tonight. He ties Ro Blackman for second most all-star appearances by a Mavs player at 4 and his 3rd start surpasses the 2 ASGs that Dirk started. 4 time all-stars before turning 24 are Luka, Kobe, LeBron, Shaq, Isiah & Anthony Davis. – 7:38 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Snubs in the West will be wild.
Barring injury, at least one of these teams will not have an All-Star:
– Memphis
– Sacramento
– LA Clippers
– Phoenix
– Minnesota
– Utah
– Oklahoma City
– Portland – 7:35 PM
Snubs in the West will be wild.
Barring injury, at least one of these teams will not have an All-Star:
– Memphis
– Sacramento
– LA Clippers
– Phoenix
– Minnesota
– Utah
– Oklahoma City
– Portland – 7:35 PM

Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Western Conference All Star starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Steph Curry
Luka Dončić
Nikola Jokić
Zion Williamson
Eastern Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
Jayson Tatum
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell – 7:19 PM
Western Conference All Star starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Steph Curry
Luka Dončić
Nikola Jokić
Zion Williamson
Eastern Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
Jayson Tatum
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell – 7:19 PM

Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Western Conference All Star starters:
Stephen Curry (captain)
Luka Dončić
LeBron James
Nikola Jokić
Zion Williamson
Eastern Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
Jayson Tatum
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell – 7:18 PM
Western Conference All Star starters:
Stephen Curry (captain)
Luka Dončić
LeBron James
Nikola Jokić
Zion Williamson
Eastern Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
Jayson Tatum
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell – 7:18 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Full All-Star Starters:
Eastern Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell
Western Conference
LeBron James (captain)
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
14 reserves as voted on by NBA coaches to come. – 7:16 PM
Full All-Star Starters:
Eastern Conference
Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell
Western Conference
LeBron James (captain)
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
14 reserves as voted on by NBA coaches to come. – 7:16 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jayson Tatum
Kevin Durant
Donovan Mitchell
Kyrie Irving
West All-Star Starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson
#NBA – 7:16 PM
East All-Star Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jayson Tatum
Kevin Durant
Donovan Mitchell
Kyrie Irving
West All-Star Starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson
#NBA – 7:16 PM

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic to start in 2023 NBA All-Star Game, adding to brilliant Year 5 with Mavericks.
Alt. headline: “Duh”
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:14 PM
Luka Doncic to start in 2023 NBA All-Star Game, adding to brilliant Year 5 with Mavericks.
Alt. headline: “Duh”
dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:14 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
2023 #NBAAllStar starters
Western Conference:
LeBron James
Zion Williamson
Steph Curry
Luka Doncic
Nikola Jokic
Eastern Conference:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell
It’s gonna be Team LeBron vs Team Giannis – 7:14 PM
2023 #NBAAllStar starters
Western Conference:
LeBron James
Zion Williamson
Steph Curry
Luka Doncic
Nikola Jokic
Eastern Conference:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Kyrie Irving
Donovan Mitchell
It’s gonna be Team LeBron vs Team Giannis – 7:14 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic voted starters for the #AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/odvQ9r9V3h – 7:12 PM
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic voted starters for the #AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/odvQ9r9V3h – 7:12 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘Playoff game’: Deandre Ayton returns for Suns-Mavericks showdown (w/video) #Suns #Mavs
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:12 PM
‘Playoff game’: Deandre Ayton returns for Suns-Mavericks showdown (w/video) #Suns #Mavs
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:12 PM


Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
West All-Star Starters:
Steph Curry
Luka Doncic
LeBron James (captain)
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson – 7:10 PM
West All-Star Starters:
Steph Curry
Luka Doncic
LeBron James (captain)
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson – 7:10 PM

Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić has been named as a starter for the 72nd @NBA All-Star Game.
Dončić joins Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Isiah Thomas and Anthony Davis as the only players to earn four All-Star nods before their 24th birthday. pic.twitter.com/9imH3qQf9f – 7:09 PM
Luka Dončić has been named as a starter for the 72nd @NBA All-Star Game.
Dončić joins Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Isiah Thomas and Anthony Davis as the only players to earn four All-Star nods before their 24th birthday. pic.twitter.com/9imH3qQf9f – 7:09 PM


Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
West All Star starters:
Luka Doncic
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Zion Williamson
Nikola Jokic
—
Should’ve been West All Star starters:
Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
LeBron James
Domantas Sabonis
Nikola Jokic – 7:09 PM
West All Star starters:
Luka Doncic
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Zion Williamson
Nikola Jokic
—
Should’ve been West All Star starters:
Luka Doncic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
LeBron James
Domantas Sabonis
Nikola Jokic – 7:09 PM

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was NOT named an All-Star starter
The West starters:
Steph Curry
Luka Doncic
LeBron James
Zion Williamson
Nikola Jokic – 7:09 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was NOT named an All-Star starter
The West starters:
Steph Curry
Luka Doncic
LeBron James
Zion Williamson
Nikola Jokic – 7:09 PM

Howard Beck @HowardBeck
Western Conference All-Star starters, per @NBA via @NBAonTNT:
Frontcourt: LeBron James (captain), Nikola Jokic, Zion Williamson
Backcourt: Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic – 7:09 PM
Western Conference All-Star starters, per @NBA via @NBAonTNT:
Frontcourt: LeBron James (captain), Nikola Jokic, Zion Williamson
Backcourt: Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic – 7:09 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
2023 NBA All-Star Game
Western Conference starters
– LeBron James, Lakers (Captain)
– Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
– Zion Williamson, Pelicans
– Stephen Curry, Warriors
– Luka Doncic, Mavericks – 7:09 PM
2023 NBA All-Star Game
Western Conference starters
– LeBron James, Lakers (Captain)
– Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
– Zion Williamson, Pelicans
– Stephen Curry, Warriors
– Luka Doncic, Mavericks – 7:09 PM

Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🌟 3X STARTER AND 4X ALL-STAR: @Luka Doncic 🌟
@BEDGEAR // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/LfCL2m1ncj – 7:09 PM
🌟 3X STARTER AND 4X ALL-STAR: @Luka Doncic 🌟
@BEDGEAR // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/LfCL2m1ncj – 7:09 PM


Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
2023 West All-Star starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson – 7:09 PM
2023 West All-Star starters:
LeBron James (captain)
Stephen Curry
Luka Doncic
Nikola Jokic
Zion Williamson – 7:09 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Mat Ishbia wishlist: 10 items for new Suns owner to tackle once he’s officially in charge – https://t.co/dsO4LSPaOe via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/UIA9z8i7H4 – 7:02 PM
The Mat Ishbia wishlist: 10 items for new Suns owner to tackle once he’s officially in charge – https://t.co/dsO4LSPaOe via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/UIA9z8i7H4 – 7:02 PM


Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Where things stand for Heat two weeks before deadline, including a player Miami has been reluctant to move, and a Crowder update, and other things: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:14 PM
Where things stand for Heat two weeks before deadline, including a player Miami has been reluctant to move, and a Crowder update, and other things: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:14 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Searching for some turquoise Suns merch? Pickup tonight’s IOG and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal!
👕 https://t.co/FgnLrliFRD pic.twitter.com/Xo4cXh9SEh – 4:51 PM
Searching for some turquoise Suns merch? Pickup tonight’s IOG and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal!
👕 https://t.co/FgnLrliFRD pic.twitter.com/Xo4cXh9SEh – 4:51 PM


Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton wanted to be out there, but said it was fun watching the Suns play the way they have, especially with Bismack Biyombo and Mikal Bridges stepping up.
“Mikal, he’s playing—forget the Warden, he’s playing like the Lieutenant.” pic.twitter.com/ZPWCwZ2dER – 4:50 PM
Deandre Ayton wanted to be out there, but said it was fun watching the Suns play the way they have, especially with Bismack Biyombo and Mikal Bridges stepping up.
“Mikal, he’s playing—forget the Warden, he’s playing like the Lieutenant.” pic.twitter.com/ZPWCwZ2dER – 4:50 PM
