Brunson, Doncic and the Defense: Mavs shorten against Suns

A 103: 94 victory testifies to relentless defense in Dallas: the Mavericks held West Primus Phoenix Suns in the third comparison in the double-digit range and shortened to 1: 2 in the best-of-Seven series. On Sunday, the two teams duel again on Texan floor.

• Paul remains under his possibilities
• Maskenmann Embbiid Holt Double-Double

Jalen Brunson with 28 and Luka Doncic with 26 points - the Slovenian superstar missed the triple double despite five fouls only by an assist (13/9) - the playmakers were called at the 2011 champion, Maxi Kleber set from the bank with 14 points with 14 points, three rebounds, four assists and three blocks important accents.

Paul remains under his possibilities

The Suns, whose veteran Chris Paul (now 37) got stuck with twelve points and his dreaded Midrang Jump shots could not set as usual. Even before the break, CP3 lost the ball seven times. In the end, the guests sniffed again and shortened -18 to -8, but a three of Reggie Bullock put an end to the goings -on and ultimately led to the home win.

Maskenmann Embbiid Holt Double-Double

There is now also tension in the east: The Philadelphia 76ers have also shortened to 1: 2 in their series against Miami Heat. Philly won 99:79 (41:34) on the return of league top scorer Joel Embbiid. Embiid had missed the first two games of the series because of a facial injury and slight concussion. The center played with a black face mask and came to 18 points and eleven rebounds.

Jimmy Butler's 33 points could not help the heat this time, only Tyler Herro cracked the ten-point mark (14).