CP3 with just 7 points had more turnovers (4) than assists (3) by this point.ĭespite the tall task that was in front of the Suns, they still had opportunities to shift momentum in their favor during the early parts of the fourth quarter. Ayton (21) and Booker (13) were the only Suns in double figures. The only other firework for Phoenix came when Booker got a highlight block in transition, though it was following a turnover that was mostly his fault. The first fireworks for the Suns in the half came when Ayton absolutely destroyed Doncic on an and-one dunk, but even that was slowed down by a technical called on Ayton for staring Doncic down for a total of three seconds after the dunk.ĭeandre ayton should continue doing this /RbOnbSbcxM- damon allred May 13, 2022Īfter three, Dallas led 94-72. They took advantage of stagnancy by Phoenix offensively, leading to even more turnovers, as well as porous Suns defense in the paint, leading to multiple dunks by Doncic. Mavericks came out guns blazing in the second half, rushing their way to a 20-plus point lead in the third. Suns dug themselves into a hole, but it’s nothing beyond what this team has already overcome. Both teams had 9 assists in the half (as many as Dallas had in all of game 5), but Phoenix turned it over 8 times to Dallas’s 2.
Eight different Suns scored in the half, but only Ayton (10) reached double figures. Mavs led 60-45 at the end of the half led by Doncic (18), Bullock (13), and Brunson (10). By the 3:00 mark, Booker, Paul, and Crowder all had two turnovers each. Unfortunately, the Suns’ turnover problem reared its ugly head toward the back end of the first half, the Mavs were able to open up a double-digit lead. Offensively, Paul made a concerted effort to involve Bertans in their own actions, where he’s particularly exploitable.Įven as Brunson got going in the second (10 points by the 8:00 mark), the Suns did a great job playing steady on both ends didn’t have defensive collapses and looked measured in their offensive approach. Defensively, they were more attentive to his off-ball actions and did a better job of making it hard for him to get off threes.
#THE END OF THE SUN GAME SERIES#
It was clear in the second quarter that Bertans was a bigger part of Phoenix’s gameplan than he’s been in the series so far on both ends. Mavs led 28-25 after one, with Doncic (11) and Booker (8) leading each team in scoring. The game 5 adjustment of Shamet and Biyombo in the rotation over Payne and McGee respectively was back in game 6. Over the rest of the quarter, Dallas had chances to blow the game wide open, but missed threes and silly fouls slowed their roll. Booker helped with a floater to bring the game back within 1 with three left in the quarter.
#THE END OF THE SUN GAME FREE#
While the Mavs’ flow didn’t look as aesthetically pleasing, they also got their share of tough buckets to go early.ĭallas started to get the crowd involved with a Doncic steal and three within a minute of each other, but Ayton had responses, including a hook and a trip to the free throw line.
Dallas was playing pretty good defense, but Phoenix was still able to get some to go. Suns started this game getting into a good flow offensively. Doncic (33), Bullock (19), Brunson (18), and Dinwiddie (15) led the attack for the Mavs. Suns only had three score in double figures: Ayton (21), Booker (19) and Paul (13). It looked a lot like game 4 in Dallas when Phoenix struggled to string together good possessions on either end. Phoenix Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 113-86.
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