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00:00Ever wondered how the Phoenix Suns secured that impressive win against the Dallas Mavericks?

00:05The Phoenix Suns demonstrated a strong and effective offensive performance,

00:09securing a 123,114 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. This win marked their sixth triumph

00:17in the last seven games, as they maintained their efficiency for the first three quarters of the

00:21match. During the initial three quarters, the Suns, 7,5, amassed 95 points, supported by 27

00:28assists, and only 8 turnovers. Their shooting was impressive, hitting 49% from the field and 41%

00:35from beyond the arc. While their defensive efforts were not particularly remarkable,

00:39the Mavericks struggled to capitalize on the Suns' occasional defensive lapses,

00:43failing to make enough shots to take advantage of the situation. The Mavericks' 3-9 faced

00:48significant challenges, missing key players such as Anthony Davis, due to a left calf strain,

00:53and Derek Lively too, who has a right knee sprain. Additionally, P.J. Washington was sidelined with a

01:00left shoulder strain after just five minutes of play. The absence of Kyrie Irving, who is recovering

01:06from a torn ACL, further diminished their offensive capabilities, leaving them at a disadvantage

01:11against the Suns' scoring prowess. However, the potential for a Dallas comeback was brewing,

01:17and it finally materialized in the fourth quarter. The Suns had maintained a comfortable lead since the

01:22latter part of the second quarter. In the mid-fourth quarter, the Suns had established a

01:26significant lead of 16 points. However, their offensive performance faltered dramatically during

01:32this period, with 8 and 34 left on the clock. The Suns were ahead by 14 points following a dunk by

01:38Ryan Dunn, but they struggled to create effective offensive plays, which became evident in the following

01:44minutes. The only points Phoenix managed to score during this stretch came from a lob pass,

01:49from Devin Booker to Mark Williams, a foul committed by a Dallas defender, and a defensive

01:55lapse by the Mavericks that left Booker unguarded right under the basket. Over a span of 5 minutes and

02:0156 seconds, the Suns only added 6 points to their score, allowing the Mavericks to narrow the gap to

02:08just 3 points. Despite Dallas' efforts to close the score, they missed several opportunities during

02:13critical possessions as the game tightened. When Grayson Allen scored with 125 remaining,

02:19extending Phoenix's lead to 5 points, neither team managed to score again until Allen made free throws

02:25to secure the victory. This was the most balanced offensive effort of the Suns' season. They had 6

02:30players in double figures. Booker, 26 points, Allen, 23, Williams, 10, Dylan Brooks, 18, Royce O'Neal, 13,

02:38and Jordan Goodwin, 13, the Dallas team had a better shooting percentage, hitting 50% of their shots

02:45compared to Phoenix's 46.3%. However, Phoenix capitalized on Dallas' mistakes, scoring 29 points

02:52from the Mavericks' 21 turnovers. Williams participated for 26 minutes in the first match

02:58of a back-to-back series. Thanks to Phoenix's decisive victory on Monday, he only needed to play 20 minutes,

03:04which head coach Jordan Ott noted provided Williams with a better opportunity to participate in both

03:09games. Nevertheless, Ott mentioned that the Suns have a strategy in place, indicating that it is not

03:16yet part of their plan for Williams to play in back-to-back games. As of Wednesday, Phoenix had

03:22a remarkable scoring differential, outpacing opponents by 14.2 points per 100 possessions when

03:29Williams was on the court. In contrast, when he was not playing, the team was outscored by

03:3412.3 points per 100 possessions. This results in a significant net rating difference of 26.5,

03:41which ranks among the highest in the league. This impressive statistic reflects not only

03:46Williams' strong performance, but also his frequent collaboration with Booker and the

03:50struggles of the other centers on the team. If Williams is unavailable on Thursday, it will put

03:55pressure on Oso Iguodaro and Nick Richards to elevate their performance on the court. They will be

03:59facing an Indiana Pacers team that recently utilized a front-court lineup consisting of Tony Bradley,

04:05Jeremiah Robinson, Earl, Isaiah Jackson, and Jay Huff. Is it time for the Mavericks to make

04:11significant changes? Cooper Flagg, the top overall draft pick, recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists,

04:193 steals, 2 blocks, and 4 turnovers in 34 minutes for Dallas. The 18-year-old has been under immense

04:26pressure since the start, as he is regarded as one of the best college prospects in recent years and

04:32is now expected to step into the role of the franchise's new leader following Luka Doncic.

04:39On top of that, Dallas' improper roster balance and lack of faith in D'Angelo Russell had Flagg

04:46initiating the offense to begin the year, the type of decision that can stagnate his growth despite the

04:51point-forward chops he does possess. In game number eight of the season, Russell replaced Clay Thompson

04:55in the starting lineup to alleviate that, only four score, first guard Brandon Williams to get that

05:01nod on Monday and against the Suns too. Despite having Davis and Lively in good health, the Mavericks

05:07are unlikely to rank in the upper half of the standings until they resolve their ball.

05:12Handler dilemma. This could involve making a trade early in the season or opting to wait until Irving

05:17returns. There is also a chance that the new front office leadership recognizes the flaws in the vision

05:23of the recently dismissed Nico Harrison, potentially leading to a complete shift towards a rebuilding

05:28phase, especially after acquiring Flagg. Regardless of how much Davis struggles with injuries this

05:34season, he will still attract interest from various teams. Irving's rehabilitation complicates matters,

05:40particularly with the trade deadline approaching in February, but the unpredictability of the league

05:44means anything can happen. Both players have one more season remaining on their contracts,

05:50along with player options for the 2027-28 season. Flagg and the 21-year-old Lively are expected to have a

05:58significant impact. The Mavericks may need to exercise some patience. This year, they hold their first

06:04round draft pick, which adds to their incentive to intentionally lose games, as it is the last first

06:10round pick they will have control over until 2031. The situation is complicated by the fact that Charlotte

06:16will have their pick in 2027, with top-two protection. Oklahoma City has swap rights for

06:212028. They have already traded away the 2029 pick, and the 2030 pick is also subject to swap agreements.

06:28By trading away veteran players like Davis and Irving in exchange for younger talent and a few

06:33additional draft picks, the Mavericks could potentially rebuild their team. If Flagg lives up

06:37to the expectations surrounding him, the Mavericks could find themselves competitive again within a year or

06:42two. So do you think it's time for the Mavericks to make some major roster changes?

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