After initially erasing a 15-point deficit, the Phoenix Suns felt flat in the 4th quarter, resulting in a 128-114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in a classic Christmas Day rivalry showdown.
Now, for the first time since opening week, the Suns are below .500 as they have lost 9 of their last 13 games and are currently on a three-game skid.
Luka Doncic, leading the Mavericks in the absence of Kyrie Irving, finished with a season-high 50 points, once again silencing the crowd at the Footprint Center. He was also credited with 14 assists and picked up 6 rebounds.