The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns, 128-114, at Footprint Center on Monday night.

Both squads came in down key backcourt members, but it was the Mavericks (18-12) that came out clicking on all cylinders on their way to a 36-24 lead through one. The Suns (14-15) were able to shave two points from their deficit prior to halftime, and they then managed to take a one-point advantage into the final period by outscoring Dallas, 38-27, during an impressive third quarter. However, the visitors would roar after falling behind by six within the first minute of the fourth quarter, finishing on a 37-17 run from the 10:46 mark on for the double-digit victory.

Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with a momentous 50-point, 15-assist double-double that included six rebounds, four steals and three blocks. Derrick Jones contributed 23 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal. Dereck Lively generated a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double that included one assist. Tim Hardaway delivered 18 points, seven boards, two assists and one steal.

Grayson Allen paced the Suns with 32 points, supplementing them with four rebounds, four assists and one steal. Chimezie Metu generated a 23-point, 19-rebound double-double that included two assists and one steal. Devin Booker turned in 20 points, 10 assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block. Kevin Durant registered 16 points, eight boards, seven assists and one block. Eric Gordon netted 14 points.

The Mavericks return home to host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, while the Suns visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.