The Dallas Mavericks had lost three straight entering play Wednesday, and though they faced the last-place Phoenix Suns, they had also lost seven(!) straight to the Suns dating back to the 2016-17 season. The Suns would be without star guard Devin Booker, but Booker had also missed the December 13th matchup that Phoenix won by 10 points, so there was certainly still reason for concern.
Alas, the Mavs pulled this one out, despite trailing at halftime, thanks to a third quarter blitz that put them ahead the rest of the way.