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Luka Doncic, Mavs Blow 22-Point Lead in Opening-Night Loss to Suns
PHOENIX — The Dallas Mavericks (0-1) started their 2022-23 NBA common season with a 107-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns (1-0) on Wednesday..
It was a robust begin for the Mavs, with Luka Doncic setting the tone early along with his short-range recreation. They established a 42-26 lead with 8:07 remaining within the second quarter. They maintained a double-figure benefit coming into halftime as they led 62-45 at halftime.
At halftime. Doncic already had racked up 20 factors, 5 rebounds, and three assists in 18 minutes. In the meantime, Spencer Dinwiddie (13) and Christian Wooden (9) mixed for an addition 22 factors, too. It was an intriguing look into how the Mavs can execute when largely taking part in to their potential.
Free throw capturing was an early shortcoming for the Mavs as they had been 12-20 (60.0 %) within the opening half. Oddly sufficient, these outcomes had been achieved regardless of Doncic having made all seven of his makes an attempt. Regardless, the general outcomes on offense had been staggering. Dallas shot 21-42 (50.0 %) from the ground and 8-17 (47.1 %) from 3-point vary.
There was a comeback push within the second half from the Suns. Phoenix outscored the Mavs 27-15 within the third quarter to chop the deficit to 77-72 coming into the ultimate interval. Because the Suns chipped away on the Mavs’ lead, free throw capturing was a big issue within the consequence. Dallas saved lacking whereas Phoenix saved changing.
What was on show from the Mavs was a transparent indication that when issues are clicking, they’ve key stress aid valves round Doncic. He may give it as much as Wooden on the short-roll if the protection hedges the ball display. Wooden can even punish the protection for switching in ways in which Kristaps Porzingis proved unable. As well as, he is a key point of interest when Doncic is not taking part in.
Whereas Brunson is not on the workforce, Tim Hardaway Jr. can convey a dynamic off-the-catch choice to pair with Dorian Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock on the wing. Dinwiddie appeared way more comfy in his function after a tough preseason.
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One Wooden caught a rhythm scoring within the fourth quarter by scoring 16 consecutive factors, he single handily pushed the sport again into being a double-figure lead for the Mavs. Dallas started the ultimate interval on a 12-2 run and led 93-78 with 8:30 remaining in regulation. The momentum definitely didn’t final lengthy earlier than shifting within the Suns’ favor because the Mavs opted to sit down Wooden down the stretch.
The Suns had been by far the NBA’s greatest executing clutch-time workforce in 2021-22 and confronted only a 97-94 deficit with 4:49 remaining in regulation. Phoenix pulled off a formidable 7-3 run and compelled a timeout with 1:38 left to play after Damion Lee drilled a 3-pointer. A technical foul from Doncic out of the timeout put Phoenix up by an extra level.
Doncic practically made up for the technical foul by prepared his workforce again to tie 105-105 with 32.8 seconds left to play after driving the lane for an and-one end. Nonetheless, Damion Lee transformed a tricky fallaway short-range jumper for what in the end was the game-winner. Doncic got here up empty on a step-back 3-pointer on the next play.
Doncic completed with 35 factors, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists however the Mavs had been outscored by 16 factors within the 37 minutes he performed. Wooden (25) and Dinwiddie (15) mixed for an extra 40 factors. What proved to be an excessive amount of to beat was ending 21-34 (61.8 %) on free throws regardless of Doncic changing on all 13 of his makes an attempt.
The Mavs return to motion on Saturday, Oct. 22, once they host Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies of their house opener.
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CeeDee Lamb signed a massive extension with the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the 2024 season and then put together another impressive campaign.
The fifth-year pro recorded more than 1,100 yards for the fourth season in a row while hauling in more than 100 receptions for the third. He did so despite dealing with a brutal shoulder injury throughout the year. No one else was there to consistently draw the defense’s attention away from him either.
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That’s not going to be the case in 2025, thanks to the addition of George Pickens. Added in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pickens is being called the best No. 2 wide receiver Lamb has worked with. Lamb, however, doesn’t agree.
Lamb and Pickens were together at Kyler Murray’s celebrity charity softball game and said there’s no WR1 and WR2 combo with them. They also said it’s not 1A and 1B, but rather, they give Dallas two No. 1 wide receivers.
That might be a nightmare for opposing teams, but Micah Parsons just finds the humor in it. The Dallas pass rusher shared a video of the two receivers, saying Lamb “done found a new best friend.”
Dallas is coming off a frustrating 7-10 campaign. While injuries played a huge part in that, they still struggled on offense when they were fully healthy due to a lack of weapons outside of Lamb.
Pickens, as well as rookie running back Jaydon Blue, hope to change that as the Cowboys look to get back on track.
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Injuries were a problem for the Dallas Cowboys throughout the 2024 season. Star players such as Dak Prescott, Zack Martin, Trevon Diggs, and DeMarcus Lawrence saw their seasons end prematurely as they were sent to the IR.
In addition to established stars, the Cowboys saw lost Sam Williams who was on the verge of a breakout campaign.
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Williams was set for an increased role following the departure of Dante Fowler Jr. and Dorance Armstrong. During his first two seasons in the NFL, Williams had 48 tackles and 8.5 sacks, leading to excitement over his prospects.
Unfortunately, Williams suffered a torn ACL during training camp and missed the entire year. Executive vice president Stephen Jones recently expressed his excitement over Williams’ return to health, but the depth around him suddenly looks much different.
Not only did Fowler return, but the Cowboys signed Payton Turner and selected Donovan Ezeiruaku in the 2025 NFL draft. Throw in the presence of Micah Parsons and Marshawn Kneeland and Mike Clay believes Williams will hardly see the field.
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In his 2025 projection, the ESPN insider has Williams taking just 54 snaps with four tackles.
Williams entered the league as an athletic phenomenon. He stands 6-foot-4 and 261 pounds and ran a 4.46 in the 40-yard dash. That speed led to him playing gunner on special teams, something unheard of from defensive ends.
Even with that talent, Clay doesn’t believe Williams will contribute in 2025, which will cost him a lot of money as he enters free agency in 2026.
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El Capitan is heading south. Despite the advantage in the series entering Saturday’s game, FC Dallas lost the Texas Derby in 2025 thanks to a 2-0 loss against the Houston Dynamo.
The win was Houston’s first at Toyota Stadium since the 2011 season.
The first half lacked excitement until the 38th minute when Anderson Julio tried to score a goal from midfield. His lofted attempt forced Jonathan Bond to push the ball over the crossbar.
The Dynamo found the game’s first breakthrough in the 64th minute on a shot from distance from Jack McGlynn. The former Philadelphia Homegrown received the ball about 25 yards out from goal from Griffin Dorsey, took one touch before firing a rocket of a shot past Michael Collodi.
Houston doubled its lead in the 80th minute as Dorsey added a goal to his tally for the night. The Dynamo played a quick counter up the right side of the field where Dorsey and Toyosi Olusanya played a give and go near the top of the penalty area before Dorsey got the ball and shot it into the back of the net.
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Instant Reaction: We’re immune to winning at home, aren’t we? I’ll have a lot more to say about this on Monday. Right now, I’m just…tired.
About the Subs: Eric Quill went to his bench at halftime to bring off Petar Musa for Logan Farrington. Musa was only expected to play around 45 minutes in this one. With 20 minutes to go in the match, Quill made a double sub with Paxton Pomykal and Lalas Abubakar coming on for Kaick and Nolan Norris. The final subs came shortly after the second Houston goal with Bernard Kamungo and Tsiki Ntsabeleng came on for Ramiro and Shaq Moore.
Man of the Match: Skip.
Where does this fit into the season: The loss not only sees El Capitan head to Houston for this year, but it also sees the Dynamo pass FC Dallas in the standings at 16 points. Dallas does have a game-in-hand at this point.
What’s next for FC Dallas: Following a two-game home stand, FC Dallas will begin a two-week stretch that sees them play on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Up first will be a US Open Cup match against the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night in New Jersey.
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