Mavericks vs. Suns score, result: Luka Doncic outduels Devin Booker as Dallas makes it four straight wins

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Mavericks vs. Suns score, result: Luka Doncic outduels Devin Booker as Dallas makes it four straight wins image

The Dallas Mavericks made it four wins in a row after cruising to a 130-111 win over the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center.

Luka Doncic orchestrated the offense to perfection, recording 33 points, eight assists, and six rebounds on 12-of-20 from the field and 4-of-9 from the 3-point line — his 17th 30-point game of the season. 

He got plenty of help from third-year wing Josh Green, who recorded 16 points, five assists, four rebounds, and two steals off the bench on 6-of-7 from the field, doing the bulk of his damage in the first quarter with 10 points on a perfect 4-of-4 from the field. 

Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 20 points and eight rebounds, with Devin Booker struggling to make an impact, finishing with 11 points on just 4-of-13 shooting. 

If you missed any of the action, The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from the action.

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Mavericks vs. Suns live score

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Mavericks 33 34 29 34 130
Suns 15 26 34 36 111

Mavericks vs. Suns live updates, highlights

FINAL: Mavs 130, Suns 111

That's a wrap from Dallas as the Mavs cruise to a comfortable 19-point win on their home floor to move above .500 at 12-11 on the season. 

10:37 p.m. — How about the dime from Josh Green!!

10:29 p.m. — The Suns have no answer for Luka Doncic tonight. 

10:26 p.m. — Former Mavs Chandler Parsons and Dirk Nowitzki chilling courtside with Mark Cuban.

10:18 p.m. — Everything is going down for the Mavs as Christian Wood pulls up for three to push the lead back out to 21 points. Mavs lead 104-83.

End of third quarter: Mavs 96, Suns 75

10:14 p.m. — Make that 33 points on the night for Luka Doncic!

10:10 p.m. — Josh Green is the first to react to Doncic's missed three, scooping up the ball and laying it in. He remains perfect from the field with 16 points on 6-of-6 shooting. 

10:06 p.m. — Devin Booker hits the deck after stepping on Josh Green's foot and appearing to roll his ankle. He gingerly gets back up and doesn't appear to be injured. Timeout Suns. Mavs lead 84-94.

10:00 p.m. — Cam Payne drills the triple to make it a 19-9 run for the Suns.

9:53 p.m. — The shots are starting to fall for the Suns as Bridges cuts the deficit to 19 points. Timeout Suns. Mavs lead 76-57.

Half-time: Mavs 67, Suns 41

9:33 p.m. — Doncic caps off the first half with his third 3-pointer of the game to extend the Mavs lead to 26 points. 

He leads the Mavs with 24 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Josh Green has 14 points off the bench.

Deandre Ayton is the only Suns player in double figures with 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting.

9:25 p.m. — The stars are out in Dallas with Super Bowl champ Odell Beckham Jr. taking in tonight's game.

9:22 p.m. — After missing his first seven shots, Devin Booker gets on the board with a 3-pointer. The Suns need him to get going to cut into the Mavs' lead.

9:13 p.m. —  Josh Green continues to pressure the Suns at the rim, getting another bucket inside to make it a game-high 14 points on the night, Timeout Suns. Mavs lead 48-27.

9:10 p.m. —  A shot clock violation to start the quarter for the Suns. Their offense has been stagnant tonight, currently shooting 7-of-26 from the field, with Booker scoreless on 0-of-7. 

End of first quarter: Mavs 33, Suns 15

9:06 p.m. — The Mavericks race out to a double-digit lead at the first break, closing the period on a 30-8 run, with Doncic (13) and Green (10) combining for 23 points. 

9:00 p.m. — Josh Green is giving the Suns all sorts of problems with his energy and activity. he's scored 10 points in just over four minutes on court.  

8:57 p.m. — Dallas has found its shooting stroke early, as Doncic caps a 7-2 run with a stepback triple. Timeout Suns. Mavs lead 25-13

8:56 p.m. — Josh Green is in attack mode tonight, with eight quick points. 

8:50 p.m. — Josh Green checks into the game for the Mavs, replacing Spencer Dinwiddie and immediately makes his presence felt with an and-1 bucket. Mavs lead 17-11.

8:48 p.m. — Luka too strong.

8:45 p.m. — Big night for Ish Wainright getting his first career start. First assignment: Luka Doncic.

8:41 p.m. — Mikal Bridges finds Deandre Ayton with the alley-oop for the first points of the game. 

Pregame

8:36 p.m. — Suns starters: Cam Payne, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Ish Wainright, and Deandre Ayton.

8:35 p.m. — Mavericks starters: Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Tim Hardaway Jr., Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell

What channel is Mavericks vs. Suns on?

  • Date: Monday, Dec. 5
  • TV channel: NBA TV
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Mavericks vs. Suns start time

  • Date: Monday, Dec. 5
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT

Mavericks vs. Suns is scheduled to tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 5. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Mavericks schedule 2022-23

Here are Dallas' next five games:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Dec. 5 vs. Suns 8:30 p.m. NBA TV
Dec. 6 at Nuggets 10 p.m. TNT
Dec. 9 vs. Bucks 10 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 10 at Bulls 8 p.m.  —
Dec. 12 vs. Thunder 8:30 p.m. —

Suns schedule 2022-23

Here are Phoenix's next five games:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Dec. 5 at Mavericks 8:30 p.m. NBA TV
Dec. 7 vs. Celtics 10 p.m. ESPN
Dec. 9 at Pelicans 8:30 p.m. —
Dec. 11 at Pelicans 3:30 p.m. —
Dec. 13 at Rockets 8 p.m. —

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.