The Phoenix Suns (2-0) play against the Dallas Mavericks (2-2) at American Airlines Center
Game Time: 9:30 PM EDT on Friday May 6, 2022
Phoenix Suns 16, Dallas Mavericks 24 (Q1 02:22)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Chris Paul vs Luka Doncic is a 48 minute anything you can do I can do better game – 10:08 PM
Chris Paul vs Luka Doncic is a 48 minute anything you can do I can do better game – 10:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Suns 1-6 on 2s away from the rim. Have been hitting those at like 60% in the playoffs. – 10:07 PM
Suns 1-6 on 2s away from the rim. Have been hitting those at like 60% in the playoffs. – 10:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kleber turned an off pass from Dinwiddie into a drive and finish to beat shot clock.
#Mavs shooting 9-of-22, but have taken 10 more shots than #Suns.
Up 22-15. – 10:07 PM
Kleber turned an off pass from Dinwiddie into a drive and finish to beat shot clock.
#Mavs shooting 9-of-22, but have taken 10 more shots than #Suns.
Up 22-15. – 10:07 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Theo Pinson gonna stay in the league 10 years being ML Carr and I love it – 10:05 PM
Theo Pinson gonna stay in the league 10 years being ML Carr and I love it – 10:05 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Couple mental lapses by the Suns and the Mavs have jumped all over it. The best they’ve looked all series. – 10:05 PM
Couple mental lapses by the Suns and the Mavs have jumped all over it. The best they’ve looked all series. – 10:05 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
11-0 Mavs run over the last 1:04, including 8 points from Jalen Brunson. – 10:04 PM
11-0 Mavs run over the last 1:04, including 8 points from Jalen Brunson. – 10:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Brunson 3. #Mavs up five.
This morning, Jason Kidd said #Mavs had to get in their offense faster. They’re doing that here early. #Suns – 10:04 PM
Brunson 3. #Mavs up five.
This morning, Jason Kidd said #Mavs had to get in their offense faster. They’re doing that here early. #Suns – 10:04 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Devon Booker gets DFS on the Devin Booker cut, but called for a travel in the lane – 10:03 PM
Devon Booker gets DFS on the Devin Booker cut, but called for a travel in the lane – 10:03 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
One of the little things I talked about with @Danny Leroux for Dallas was pressuring up more full court so PHX would have less time to mismatch hunt. Everyone on Dallas doing it early, even Luka who picked up a foul and had Crowder blow by him. – 10:02 PM
One of the little things I talked about with @Danny Leroux for Dallas was pressuring up more full court so PHX would have less time to mismatch hunt. Everyone on Dallas doing it early, even Luka who picked up a foul and had Crowder blow by him. – 10:02 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Brunson end to end bucket, fouled by Paul. Timeout #Mavs.
#Suns up 13-11. 6 minutes left in 1st quarter. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 9:59 PM
Brunson end to end bucket, fouled by Paul. Timeout #Mavs.
#Suns up 13-11. 6 minutes left in 1st quarter. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 9:59 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns right before Game 3 tip. #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/jeuMD1yQ6o – 9:56 PM
#Suns right before Game 3 tip. #Mavs #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/jeuMD1yQ6o – 9:56 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
When CP3 gets LD in a cross match I’d bet they just clear out and let him ISO down the stretch. – 9:55 PM
When CP3 gets LD in a cross match I’d bet they just clear out and let him ISO down the stretch. – 9:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Brunson misses his first 3 shots. Mavs still trying to get him going. A trio of 3s for the Suns. – 9:54 PM
Brunson misses his first 3 shots. Mavs still trying to get him going. A trio of 3s for the Suns. – 9:54 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Little full court denial on CP3 by Bullock seems like ADJ #1 – 9:53 PM
Little full court denial on CP3 by Bullock seems like ADJ #1 – 9:53 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
For the first time this series, the Suns will not start with nine unanswered points.
Progress. – 9:52 PM
For the first time this series, the Suns will not start with nine unanswered points.
Progress. – 9:52 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Magic head coach Jamaal Mosley, a former Mavericks assistant, is at the AAC for Game 3. He brought Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter Jr. with him. – 9:47 PM
Magic head coach Jamaal Mosley, a former Mavericks assistant, is at the AAC for Game 3. He brought Cole Anthony and Wendell Carter Jr. with him. – 9:47 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
With the Sixers’ win in Miami tonight, Mavs-Suns Game 5 will tip off next Tuesday at 9 p.m. CT … if and when they get that far. – 9:46 PM
With the Sixers’ win in Miami tonight, Mavs-Suns Game 5 will tip off next Tuesday at 9 p.m. CT … if and when they get that far. – 9:46 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Maxi Kleber just threw a terrible lob pass to Jalen Brunson in the layup line. To make up for it, Kleber lifted Brunson up by the hips and the 6-1 guard dunked. It’s a different kind of assist. – 9:39 PM
Maxi Kleber just threw a terrible lob pass to Jalen Brunson in the layup line. To make up for it, Kleber lifted Brunson up by the hips and the 6-1 guard dunked. It’s a different kind of assist. – 9:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
JaVale McGee comes out on the court with a big smile on his face as Dallas fans boo the Suns – 9:29 PM
JaVale McGee comes out on the court with a big smile on his face as Dallas fans boo the Suns – 9:29 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Due to the length of the Philadelphia vs Miami game, tipoff for Mavs vs Suns Game 3 won’t be until 8:50 CDT. – 9:28 PM
Due to the length of the Philadelphia vs Miami game, tipoff for Mavs vs Suns Game 3 won’t be until 8:50 CDT. – 9:28 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Mini-Widdie is locked in 🔒
@Spencer Dinwiddie | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/Xmy8yCdgrv – 9:06 PM
Mini-Widdie is locked in 🔒
@Spencer Dinwiddie | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/Xmy8yCdgrv – 9:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“The enthusiasm of the game, for a teammate to cheer on another teammate is special and I think sometimes we’re focused on the wrong thing.” Jason Kidd.
#Mavs fined $25K for bench being ‘on or encroaching upon’ court in Game 2 loss to Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:06 PM
“The enthusiasm of the game, for a teammate to cheer on another teammate is special and I think sometimes we’re focused on the wrong thing.” Jason Kidd.
#Mavs fined $25K for bench being ‘on or encroaching upon’ court in Game 2 loss to Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 9:06 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
8:40 tip @theeagledallas – 9:05 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
8:40 tip @theeagledallas – 9:05 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/7UIF9S33mT – 9:04 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight.
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/7UIF9S33mT – 9:04 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Friday night drip drop 💧
@TISSOT | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/nSqY9CK2Br – 9:00 PM
Friday night drip drop 💧
@TISSOT | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/nSqY9CK2Br – 9:00 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
J-Kidd on who he’ll run at CP3 tonight: “The whole team? The bigs are going to have a chance, the smalls have a chance. The mediums have a chance. Everybody has a chance . . . He understands when it’s winning time and he’s delivered. Hopefully tonight we can try to change that.” – 9:00 PM
J-Kidd on who he’ll run at CP3 tonight: “The whole team? The bigs are going to have a chance, the smalls have a chance. The mediums have a chance. Everybody has a chance . . . He understands when it’s winning time and he’s delivered. Hopefully tonight we can try to change that.” – 9:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Coach Armstrong with the @TISSOT hardware ⌚️🔥 pic.twitter.com/dMOtkquPiG – 8:52 PM
Coach Armstrong with the @TISSOT hardware ⌚️🔥 pic.twitter.com/dMOtkquPiG – 8:52 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Take 3 on trying to get this stupid tweet right 🙄…
Luka Doncic is warming up for just his second home game this postseason.
Has some black K-tape down his right arm that I don’t remember seeing at any point this season. pic.twitter.com/XPtCiTpE9j – 8:48 PM
Take 3 on trying to get this stupid tweet right 🙄…
Luka Doncic is warming up for just his second home game this postseason.
Has some black K-tape down his right arm that I don’t remember seeing at any point this season. pic.twitter.com/XPtCiTpE9j – 8:48 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Mavericks fined over bench decorum nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/06/mav… – 8:48 PM
Mavericks fined over bench decorum nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/06/mav… – 8:48 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Live on IG for Ayton/Booker/Crowder pregame work – instagram.com/kellanolson – 8:27 PM
Live on IG for Ayton/Booker/Crowder pregame work – instagram.com/kellanolson – 8:27 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
JB rockin’ the Kobe 6 Protro ‘Mambacita Sweet Sixteen’.
The @WNBA is back. pic.twitter.com/nJXbC3WPUa – 8:07 PM
JB rockin’ the Kobe 6 Protro ‘Mambacita Sweet Sixteen’.
The @WNBA is back. pic.twitter.com/nJXbC3WPUa – 8:07 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
On the Dario Saric news, Monty Williams said Saric was ramping up from his ACL recovery. Wasn’t able to provide a specific timeline on the injury because meniscus injuries can sometimes be there without someone even knowing. – 8:06 PM
On the Dario Saric news, Monty Williams said Saric was ramping up from his ACL recovery. Wasn’t able to provide a specific timeline on the injury because meniscus injuries can sometimes be there without someone even knowing. – 8:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Williams says Torrey Craig (elbow) is out. Had played 3 minutes each in the first 2 games. – 8:04 PM
Williams says Torrey Craig (elbow) is out. Had played 3 minutes each in the first 2 games. – 8:04 PM
Phoenix Suns @Suns
The journey begins tonight.
Good luck on your season fam, @PhoenixMercury. #4TheValley pic.twitter.com/uUPAMsGA6z – 8:02 PM
The journey begins tonight.
Good luck on your season fam, @PhoenixMercury. #4TheValley pic.twitter.com/uUPAMsGA6z – 8:02 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 7:33 PM
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 7:33 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Suns-Mavs pregame reading, at @TheAthletic
@John Hollinger on CP3’s (old man) brilliance theathletic.com/3295332/2022/0…
@Tim Cato on Luka the Hunted theathletic.com/3295593/2022/0… – 6:48 PM
Suns-Mavs pregame reading, at @TheAthletic
@John Hollinger on CP3’s (old man) brilliance theathletic.com/3295332/2022/0…
@Tim Cato on Luka the Hunted theathletic.com/3295593/2022/0… – 6:48 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
This supply chain stuff has even hit the barbers apparently. For 1st time in my life, I spent $50 for a haircut. Barber did his thing, but DAMN Dallas. As a native Texan, I’m appalled. – 5:54 PM
This supply chain stuff has even hit the barbers apparently. For 1st time in my life, I spent $50 for a haircut. Barber did his thing, but DAMN Dallas. As a native Texan, I’m appalled. – 5:54 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more- basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 5:35 PM
New @RealGM Radio podcast! @MoDakhil_NBA and I go through all four second round series, including Embiid’s (hopeful) return, the Suns’ dominant game two, Grizz/Warriors, Celtics/Bucks and much more- basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/266840… – 5:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#NBA fines Dallas #Mavericks $25K for bench being ‘on or encroaching upon’ the court in Game 2 loss to #Suns in Phoenix #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:21 PM
#NBA fines Dallas #Mavericks $25K for bench being ‘on or encroaching upon’ the court in Game 2 loss to #Suns in Phoenix #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:21 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks need to pay heed to the shot clock, plus more thoughts on how to deal with Chris Paul, in our midday chalk talk.
mavs.com/midday-chalk-s… – 5:04 PM
Mavericks need to pay heed to the shot clock, plus more thoughts on how to deal with Chris Paul, in our midday chalk talk.
mavs.com/midday-chalk-s… – 5:04 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kidd: Suns will hunt Luka Doncic, “He’s got to participate. He’s got to play defense.” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/06/kid… – 5:00 PM
Kidd: Suns will hunt Luka Doncic, “He’s got to participate. He’s got to play defense.” nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/06/kid… – 5:00 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport Looking closely at James Harden’s situation, feels like a Chris Paul/Phoenix-like compromise may be appropriate: bleacherreport.com/articles/10035… – 4:58 PM
Latest @BleacherReport Looking closely at James Harden’s situation, feels like a Chris Paul/Phoenix-like compromise may be appropriate: bleacherreport.com/articles/10035… – 4:58 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
We’ll see tonight, but so far, Phoenix is using the Contra extra-man code ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A on these Mavs. – 4:51 PM
We’ll see tonight, but so far, Phoenix is using the Contra extra-man code ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A on these Mavs. – 4:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dallas #Mavericks vs. Phoenix #Suns: Monty Williams working 1-on-1 with Cam Johnson on post play (w/video of Johnson and Williams 1-on-1) #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 https://t.co/BZ2xdTeb3I via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/Hug8m5F7li – 4:39 PM
Dallas #Mavericks vs. Phoenix #Suns: Monty Williams working 1-on-1 with Cam Johnson on post play (w/video of Johnson and Williams 1-on-1) #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2022 https://t.co/BZ2xdTeb3I via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/Hug8m5F7li – 4:39 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dallas #Mavericks vs. #Phoenix Suns: Monty Williams working 1-on-1 with Cam Johnson on post play https://t.co/BZ2xdTeb3I via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/XEaNDCklcP – 4:36 PM
Dallas #Mavericks vs. #Phoenix Suns: Monty Williams working 1-on-1 with Cam Johnson on post play https://t.co/BZ2xdTeb3I via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/XEaNDCklcP – 4:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s definitely something I’m working to add to my game and to expand upon as time goes on.”
Cam Johnson was working with #Suns coach Monty Williams on post play Thursday.
So you know what’s next?
Story incoming. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs pic.twitter.com/9HVYRNCASQ – 4:31 PM
“It’s definitely something I’m working to add to my game and to expand upon as time goes on.”
Cam Johnson was working with #Suns coach Monty Williams on post play Thursday.
So you know what’s next?
Story incoming. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs #Mavs pic.twitter.com/9HVYRNCASQ – 4:31 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Hollinger & Duncan: Suns Scorch Luka: Playoffs Week 3 w/ @John Hollinger
Subscribe: https://t.co/T1AUApVtfy pic.twitter.com/YiR0gfA8LA – 4:30 PM
Hollinger & Duncan: Suns Scorch Luka: Playoffs Week 3 w/ @John Hollinger
Subscribe: https://t.co/T1AUApVtfy pic.twitter.com/YiR0gfA8LA – 4:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Yo, #NBA 👀👀👀 everything.
#Mavs fined $25K for being too close to court during Game 2 of Western Conference semifinals series in Phoenix. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/hxEL81K4Iq – 4:25 PM
Yo, #NBA 👀👀👀 everything.
#Mavs fined $25K for being too close to court during Game 2 of Western Conference semifinals series in Phoenix. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/hxEL81K4Iq – 4:25 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
NBA fines Mavericks $25,000 for violating team bench decorum rules, per league.
“On multiple occasions, several players and a member of the coaching staff stood away from Dallas’ team bench and were on or encroaching upon the playing court during game action.” pic.twitter.com/pdl7eKtxlz – 4:10 PM
NBA fines Mavericks $25,000 for violating team bench decorum rules, per league.
“On multiple occasions, several players and a member of the coaching staff stood away from Dallas’ team bench and were on or encroaching upon the playing court during game action.” pic.twitter.com/pdl7eKtxlz – 4:10 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
After an impressive performance vs. Utah in the first round, here are Jalen Brunson’s per-game averages in Round 2:
11.0 points,
2.5 assists (vs. 2.0 turnovers)
0.5 made three-pointers,
while shooting 32.1% from the floor and 25% from downtown – 4:07 PM
After an impressive performance vs. Utah in the first round, here are Jalen Brunson’s per-game averages in Round 2:
11.0 points,
2.5 assists (vs. 2.0 turnovers)
0.5 made three-pointers,
while shooting 32.1% from the floor and 25% from downtown – 4:07 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Dallas Mavericks have been fined $25,000 for violating league rules related to bench decorum.
“On multiple occasions, several players and a member of the coaching staff stood away from Dallas’ team bench and were on or encroaching upon the playing court” in Game 2, NBA said. – 4:06 PM
The Dallas Mavericks have been fined $25,000 for violating league rules related to bench decorum.
“On multiple occasions, several players and a member of the coaching staff stood away from Dallas’ team bench and were on or encroaching upon the playing court” in Game 2, NBA said. – 4:06 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Dallas Mavericks fined $25,000 for bad bench decorum. pic.twitter.com/BzPWNxvdmS – 4:06 PM
Dallas Mavericks fined $25,000 for bad bench decorum. pic.twitter.com/BzPWNxvdmS – 4:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bols predictions from @Zach Lowe and @Matt Barnes on #ESPN.
Lowe: #Suns sweep #Mavs.
Barnes: Luka Doncic goes for 50 in a close #Mavs win, but Suns take series in five in Phoenix.
#NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs – 4:03 PM
Bols predictions from @Zach Lowe and @Matt Barnes on #ESPN.
Lowe: #Suns sweep #Mavs.
Barnes: Luka Doncic goes for 50 in a close #Mavs win, but Suns take series in five in Phoenix.
#NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs – 4:03 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Fadeaway, I lift that Luka knee up, BUCKET.
@jackharlow | #ComeHomeTheKidsMissYou pic.twitter.com/EkRGtuKFCR – 3:43 PM
Fadeaway, I lift that Luka knee up, BUCKET.
@jackharlow | #ComeHomeTheKidsMissYou pic.twitter.com/EkRGtuKFCR – 3:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns add Torrey Craig (right elbow contusion) to the injury report for Game 3 tonight, he’s doubtful. Took a hard fall at the end of Game 2 and appeared shaken up – 3:40 PM
Suns add Torrey Craig (right elbow contusion) to the injury report for Game 3 tonight, he’s doubtful. Took a hard fall at the end of Game 2 and appeared shaken up – 3:40 PM