PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are looking to move 16-14 on the season tonight against the Dallas Mavericks - who will be without superstar G Luka Doncic. The Suns are also set to be short-handed, with Devin Booker being ruled out for a third consecutive game.

Kyrie Irving made five 3-pointers and scored 20 points as the Dallas Mavericks notched a 98-89 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Friday night while playing without injured Luka Doncic.

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Dec 23, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) controls the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Mavericks Top Performers Kyrie Irving – 20 points, 5 assists, 5 3PM Daniel Gafford – 16 points, 5 rebounds Suns Top Performers Kevin Durant – 35 points, 3 rebounds Royce O’Neale – 14 points, 5 rebounds,

In a game that already lacked Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks lost two of their best defenders after a physical altercation in Friday’s 98-89 win against the Phoenix Suns. Mavericks forwards Naji Marshall and P.