Mavericks vs. Suns live score, updates, highlights: MVP candidates Luka Doncic and Devin Booker go head-to-head

By | December 5, 2022
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The Mavericks host the Suns on Monday in a battle between two of the NBA’s top MVP candidates to this point in the season. There is no love lost between Luka Doncic and Devin Booker, adding another layer to what should be an awesome head-to-head matchup between two special talents.

Every matchup between these two teams will be personal for the Suns after the Mavericks routed them by 33 points in Phoenix in Game 7 of last year’s Western Conference Semifinals, knocking off the No. 1 overall seed in the NBA Playoffs.

The Suns got a little bit of revenge on Opening Night this season when Damion Lee’s game-winner completed a 22-point comeback against Dallas, but one regular season win doesn’t make up for last year’s shortcomings.

Will Booker and Phoenix make it two in a row against Doncic and the Mavericks? 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        
Suns 15        

Mavericks vs. Suns live updates, highlights

Second quarter:

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
  • Live stream: League Pass | Sling TV

Mavericks vs. Suns will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on League Pass or Sling 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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