The Phoenix Suns looked a lot like the No. 1 overall seed as they made relatively easy work of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, holding on for a 121-114 win in Game 1 of their second-round series. Game 2 is set for Wednesday night in Phoenix.
Just 14 seconds into the game, Chris Paul hit a mid-range jumper to give the Suns a lead they would never surrender. It took less than five minutes for them to push their advantage to double digits, which is where it would remain for most of the game. The Mavericks stayed competitive the entire way, and used a late fourth-quarter run to make the final score respectable, but it never seemed like they would actually win.
▪️ DAL beat UTA 4-2 in First Round
▪️ PHX beat NOP 4-2 in First Round
▪️ Luka: 29.0 PPG, 10.7 RPG, 5.7 APG
▪️ CP3: 33 PTS, 14-14 FGM in clinching winMavericks/Suns series opens tonight with Game 1 at 10pm/et on TNT… who will win? pic.twitter.com/us0E9MMWdf
— NBA (@NBA) May 2, 2022
Jalen Brunson had the hot hand and Luka Doncic provided a boost with his return, as the @dallasmavs defeated Utah in 6 games to open their postseason!
Mavericks/Suns Game 1 – Tonight at 10pm/et on TNT pic.twitter.com/SZOhqWi4k9
— NBA (@NBA) May 2, 2022
