NBA Suns defeat Mavs, rekindling Doncic and Booker's feud

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the Phoneix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 130–126 in an NBA Western Conference game played on the road. The Suns scored 31 points in the first half to take a six-point advantage into halftime. The Mavericks scored 37 points in the second quarter thanks to Tim Hardaway Jr.'s explosive deep shooting. The Suns would rediscover their shot to start the third quarter, erasing the Mavericks' three-point halftime advantage. The Suns scored 37 points under the direction of Kevin Durant to take a one-point lead into halftime. Late in the contest, Durant converted crucial free throws to help the Phoenix defeat the Mavs.