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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 112–107 on April 8 at Footprint Center in a defensive battle that fell short of the 234.5-point Vegas total. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 37 points, supported by Darius Brooks's 28 points as the Suns shot 46.2 percent from the field and connected on 14 three-pointers. Dallas countered with J. Poulakidas (23 points) and Marvin Bagley III (20 points), but the Mavericks' 41.6 percent shooting and 13 made threes proved insufficient. Phoenix's defense held firm down the stretch, outscoring Dallas 24–27 in the fourth quarter after establishing control with a 33-point opening frame. The Suns' 116.1 offensive rating and 110.7 defensive rating reflected their balanced execution, while Dallas's 27 assists couldn't overcome their 43 rebounds to Phoenix's 46. The result marks a crucial divisional win as both teams jockey for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
