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Suns Clinch No. 7 Seed Despite Late Scare
9 Apr
Summary
- Devin Booker scored 37 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to victory.
- The Suns secured the No. 7 spot in the Western Conference playoff race.
- Injuries impacted the Mavericks, who had only 10 available players.
The Phoenix Suns secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoff race with a hard-fought 112-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Devin Booker led the charge with an impressive 37 points, supported by Dillon Brooks' 28 points.
The Mavericks, playing with only 10 available players due to injuries, mounted a significant comeback in the second half. They even took a brief lead in the fourth quarter after trailing by as many as 18 points earlier. However, the Suns responded with a crucial 9-0 run to regain control.
A late rally by Dallas brought them within three points in the final minute, but a key block by Oso Ighodaro and a subsequent layup by Dillon Brooks sealed the win for Phoenix. The game also saw potential injuries to Suns guards Jalen Green and Jordan Goodwin, adding concern to their victory.
