Thursday night the Mavericks got off to a great start in their final push toward the playoffs.
With their defense returning from the All-Star break roughly an hour later than the rest of the team.
Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks to a combined 70 points in the second half as they defeated the Suns 123-113.
After finishing the season with six victories before to the break, the Mavericks triumphed for the seventh time in a row.
Irving expressed that it felt good. All we want to do is continue. There is undoubtedly still room for improvement.
They tied the Suns at 33 points apiece in the Western Conference standings.
They also earned the tiebreaker by winning the season series two games to one, in the event that both teams finish with identical records.
Despite the Suns' defeat, Devin Booker excelled, recording 35 points and eight assists.