Suns Defeat Mavericks 123-114 in Dallas Showdown
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · American Airlines Center
Phoenix Suns 123, Dallas Mavericks 114, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks?
Phoenix Suns beat Dallas Mavericks 123-114 at American Airlines Center on November 12, 2025.
The Phoenix Suns extended their lead in the series against the Dallas Mavericks with a 123-114 victory at the American Airlines Center. This win marks the Suns' second consecutive triumph over the Mavericks this season, having previously defeated them 125-116 on March 9, 2025. The Suns now lead the series 2-0.
The Mavericks have struggled this season, holding a home record of 3-9 and a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, with an average of 108.7 points scored and 112.4 points allowed. Their latest game was a narrow loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, where they fell 114-116 on November 11, 2025. In contrast, the Suns have found more success, boasting a 7-5 overall record and a winning streak of three games, during which they averaged 116.5 points scored and allowed 114.9 points.
At home, the Mavericks have a record of 2-4, while the Suns have excelled on the road with a record of 4-1. The Mavericks' recent form has been particularly concerning, as they have lost their last game and only managed to win one of their last five matches, averaging 106.0 points scored and 110.0 points allowed in that span. Conversely, the Suns have been on a roll, winning four of their last five games, with an impressive scoring average of 117.4 points and allowing 107.8 points.
In terms of injuries, the Mavericks were dealing with several key players listed as day-to-day, including Santi Aldama, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II, all of whom were dealing with knee or foot issues. The Suns also had players in a similar situation, with CJ Huntley and Mark Williams both listed as day-to-day due to hamstring and foot injuries, respectively.
The betting market had the Suns favored to win, reflecting their stronger overall record and recent form. According to the provider, the odds indicated a clear expectation of a Suns victory.
As the game unfolded, the Suns maintained a steady lead, with notable contributions from Grayson Allen, who made critical free throws in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory. Devin Booker also played a pivotal role, adding to the Suns' lead with free throws late in the game.
The Mavericks, despite their struggles, showed moments of resilience but ultimately could not overcome the Suns' offensive pressure and defensive tenacity. This matchup highlighted the ongoing challenges for the Mavericks as they look to find consistency in their performance moving forward.
Injury report
- Santi AldamaDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Kyrie IrvingDay-To-DayKneeDallas Mavericks
- Dereck Lively IIDay-To-DayFootDallas Mavericks
- CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
- Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
Leaders
- PointsKlay Thompson19Dallas Mavericks
- AssistsBrandon Williams9Dallas Mavericks
- ReboundsDaniel Gafford9Dallas Mavericks
- PointsDevin Booker26Phoenix Suns
- AssistsDevin Booker9Phoenix Suns
- ReboundsNick Richards7Phoenix Suns
Recent form
Dallas Mavericks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L1108.7 scored · 112.4 allowed per game2-4 at home
- L114-116vs Milwaukee BucksNov 11
- W111-105at Washington WizardsNov 9
- L104-118at Memphis GrizzliesNov 8
- L99-101vs New Orleans PelicansNov 6
- L102-110at Houston RocketsNov 4
- L110-122at Detroit PistonsNov 2
- W107-105vs Indiana PacersOct 30
- L94-101vs Oklahoma City ThunderOct 28
- W139-129vs Toronto RaptorsOct 26
- L107-117vs Washington WizardsOct 25
Phoenix Suns
Last 10: 5-5Streak W3116.5 scored · 114.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- W121-98vs New Orleans PelicansNov 11
- W114-103at LA ClippersNov 9
- W115-102vs LA ClippersNov 7
- L107-118at Golden State WarriorsNov 5
- W130-118vs San Antonio SpursNov 3
- W118-96vs Utah JazzNov 1
- L113-114vs Memphis GrizzliesOct 30
- L134-138at Utah JazzOct 28
- L111-133at Denver NuggetsOct 26
- L102-129at LA ClippersOct 25
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| San Antonio | - | 20 | L1 | .756 | 62 |
| Houston | 10 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| New Orleans | 36 | 56 | L2 | .317 | 26 |
| Dallas | 36 | 56 | W1 | .317 | 26 |
| Memphis | 37 | 57 | L8 | .305 | 25 |
Box score
| Stat | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 44-95 | 43-86 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 14-35 | 17-47 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 36 |
| Free throws | 21-26 | 11-17 |
| Free throw % | 81 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 45 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 37 |
| Assists | 31 | 32 |
| Steals | 13 | 10 |
| Blocks | 3 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 19 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 31 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 52 | 52 |
| Fouls | 20 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 18 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter89-75Moussa Cisse makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Naji Marshall assists)
- 3rd Quarter91-75Ryan Dunn makes 7-foot two point shot (Devin Booker assists)
- 3rd Quarter91-77Jaden Hardy makes 7-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter92-77Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter93-77Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter95-77Nick Richards makes 1-foot dunk (Devin Booker assists)
- 3rd Quarter95-78Daniel Gafford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter95-81Naji Marshall makes 23-foot three point jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter97-81Grayson Allen makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter97-84Klay Thompson makes 25-foot three point jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter97-87Jaden Hardy makes 22-foot three point jumper (D'Angelo Russell assists)
- 4th Quarter98-87Collin Gillespie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-87Oso Ighodaro makes 1-foot dunk (Collin Gillespie assists)
- 4th Quarter100-90D'Angelo Russell makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter103-90Grayson Allen makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter106-90Grayson Allen makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter106-92Daniel Gafford makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter106-94Brandon Williams makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter108-94Ryan Dunn makes dunk (Jordan Goodwin assists)
- 4th Quarter108-96Daniel Gafford makes driving layup (Klay Thompson assists)
- 4th Quarter108-98Daniel Gafford makes 1-foot dunk (Brandon Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter109-98Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-98Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-101Klay Thompson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brandon Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter112-101Mark Williams makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Devin Booker assists)
- 4th Quarter112-102Cooper Flagg makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-105Max Christie makes 22-foot three point shot (Naji Marshall assists)
- 4th Quarter114-105Devin Booker makes two point shot (Dillon Brooks assists)
- 4th Quarter114-108Klay Thompson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brandon Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter114-110Max Christie makes dunk (Cooper Flagg assists)
- 4th Quarter115-110Grayson Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-112Brandon Williams makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter117-112Grayson Allen makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter118-112Grayson Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-112Grayson Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-114Brandon Williams makes 2-foot driving dunk
- 4th Quarter120-114Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter121-114Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-114Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-114Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Dallas Mavericks, below favours Phoenix Suns.
Venue
- American Airlines CenterDallas, TX
- Attendance19501
- OfficialsKevin Scott, Nate Green, Intae Hwang
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