Luka Doncic and Mavericks blow out the Suns in a historic Game 7 performance / News - Basketnews.com

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Luka Doncic went for 35 points in 30 minutes, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30, while the Dallas Mavericks put up a spectacular performance in crucial Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns.

The visiting Mavericks beat the no. 1 seed Suns 123-90 (27-17, 30-10, 35-23, 31-40) and won the series 4-3.

A victory by 33 points in Game 7 tied the 5th biggest win in an entire NBA history. The record is being held by the Mavericks as well, who beat the Houston Rockets 116-76 in 2005.

Dallas will face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference final.

After falling behind 2-0 and 3-2 in the series, Dallas won the final two games by an average of 30 points.

The Mavericks shot 56.8 percent from the field and made 19 of 39 from 3-point range in the wire-to-wire victory. Doncic was 6 of 11 from behind the arc and Dinwiddie made 5 of 7.

Doncic finished the game with 35 points (6/8 2PT, 6/11 3PT, 5/5 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 turnovers.

Dinwiddie added 30 points (6/8 2PT, 5/7 3PT, 3/3 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Dallas took control of the game from the tip-off. Dinwiddie made two 3-pointers in a row, Dwight Powell added a lay-up, and the visitors built a double-digit lead (23-12).

Mavericks started their feast in the second quarter. Dinwiddie sank two more 3-pointers, Doncic added a fadeaway jumper and scored 7 points in a row moments later to increase Dallas' lead to 50-27.

At halftime, the Mavericks were leading 57-27. A 30-point lead at halftime is the biggest lead in Game 7s history. The home fans booed the Suns off the court at halftime when the score was 57-27.

After the second quarter, Doncic had 27 points – just like the whole Suns team. The Slovenian superstar shot 9/12 from the field, including 4/7 3-pointers, adding 9 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In comparison, the Suns shot 10/41 from the field, including 3/14 3-pointers, and also had 20 rebounds, and 8 assists. Meanwhile, the Suns' trio of Booker (0 of 7), Ayton (1 of 4), and Paul (0 of 4) were 1 of 15 for six points in the half.

The second half was just the formality, and the Mavericks took a dominant win.

It was a night to forget for the big Suns' trio of Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton. All of them combined for 26 points (8/20 2PT, 1/7 3PT, 7/12 FT), 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 6 turnovers.

Suns: Cameron Johnson 12 (2/4 3PT, 5 REB), Devin Booker 11 (3/10 2PT, 4 TO), Chris Paul 10 (4 AST), Ishmail Wainright 10, Landry Shamet 9 (3/4 3PT).Mavericks: Luka Doncic 35 (6/8 2PT, 6/11 3PT, 5/5 FT, 10 REB, 4 AST), Spencer Dinwiddie 30 (6/8 2PT, 5/7 3PT), Jalen Brunson 24 (9/15 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 6 REB).

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