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Dallas Mavericks Dominate at Footprint Center Against Phoenix Suns

In a display of offensive firepower, the Dallas Mavericks outpaced the Phoenix Suns with a final score of 128-114. The Mavericks' record now stands at 18-13, while the Suns hold an even 15-15.


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The game at Footprint Center saw the Dallas Mavericks take control early on, setting a strong pace with 36 points in the first quarter and maintaining their lead throughout. The team's scoring was consistent, adding another 28 points before halftime and following up with 27 and 37 in subsequent quarters. The offensive effort was bolstered by an impressive field goal percentage of around 54 percent and an even more remarkable two-point shooting performance at approximately 73 percent.


Dallas demonstrated their prowess inside the paint, tallying up to about half a century mark in points from that area alone on nearly an astounding success rate of about 78 percent from attempts made there. Their three-point shooting added another layer to their attack as they sank approximately one-third of their long-range shots.


Defensively, Dallas managed six blocks and seven steals over the course of play. They also capitalized on turnovers by converting them into about two dozen points. Their efficiency on both ends of the court was evident as they led for over three-quarters of game time and built up to a substantial lead during play.


On the other side, despite being outperformed overall, Phoenix showed resilience particularly in fast break situations where they scored around twenty points with roughly two-thirds success rate from such attempts. They also had superior bench production contributing thirty points to their total score.


As for individual performances within The Dallas Mavericks roster – which remain unmentioned due to restrictions – it is clear that collective teamwork paved way for this victory as evidenced by twenty-eight assists which contributed significantly towards high shooting percentages across various types of shots attempted throughout this matchup against Phoenix Suns.


Looking ahead after this away victory, fans can catch The Dallas Mavericks back home at American Airlines Center where they will face off against Cleveland Cavaliers on December 27th at around seven-thirty PM local time (Central Time). This upcoming game will be broadcasted locally on BSSW channel number six hundred seventy-six for those who wish to tune in.

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