Mavericks Beat Suns in Game 7, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Luka Doncic's 35 Points Leads Dallas to Victory

Suns Fall Short Despite Devin Booker's 38 Points

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-90 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011.

Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jalen Brunson added 24 points, and Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in 18 points.

The Suns were led by Devin Booker's 38 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Mavericks' balanced attack.

The Mavericks will now face the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, which begin on Tuesday night in San Francisco.

• Luka Doncic: 35 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists
• Jalen Brunson: 24 points
• Dorian Finney-Smith: 18 points
• Devin Booker: 38 points

• Luka Doncic scored the first 10 points of the game for the Mavericks.
• The Suns led by 10 points in the second quarter, but the Mavericks came back to tie the game at halftime.
• The Mavericks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Suns 33-19.
• The Mavericks led by as many as 25 points in the fourth quarter.

"I'm just so proud of my team," said Mavericks coach Jason Kidd. "They showed a lot of heart and determination tonight."

"We just didn't play well enough tonight," said Suns coach Monty Williams. "We made too many mistakes, and the Mavericks made us pay."

• The Mavericks are a legitimate contender in the Western Conference.
• Luka Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA.
• The Suns need to make some changes in the offseason.