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Suns guard Devin Booker could feel the intensity from the Footprint Center crowd on Wednesday night, especially after a trio of three balls.

The energy is around the city. “The energy is in the house. “I done played with a lot of great shooters in my career but nobody like that. I think everyone is on this revenge tour with us and it’s fun to be a part of it.” “The energy is in the house, the energy is around the city. “They’re bringing it, man.”

The Phoenix have beaten Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 in Sydney to secure the sixth and final playoff berth with a match to spare in the 2021/22 A-League ...

"It's been a challenging two seasons. "Very happy with the outcome for tonight," Talay told media post-match. "We've got some great owners that have sacrificed a lot of things financially for us to be here.

It's the seventh time the Phoenix have qualified for post season football in the A-League.

Sail produced two stunning interventions – with the first to deny Jarrod Carluccio particularly special - as the Wanderers player met a well-judged cross. The Phoenix opened the scoring with a peach of a goal in the fourth minute. Another sweet Sutton shot smashed against the crossbar, with Waine fractionally offside as he turned in the rebound.

Despite playing away from home for two years, Wellington have locked up another spot in the playoffs with a win against the Wanderers.

The Phoenix Suns closed the right way this time. The Dallas Mavericks can't guard anybody. Jae Crowder continues to have the hot hand. And 11 offensive fouls ...

He scored all 15 of his points in the first half. Back to the fouls. He scored only nine points after going for 25 in Game 1. Two games later, the Mavs are ninth as Phoenix has lit them up. Follow him on Twitter at @DuaneRankin. Booker didn’t even start the fourth due to foul trouble. If the Mavericks don’t win Game 3 Friday, there won’t be a sixth game against the Suns in Dallas. Through two games against Phoenix, Brunson is averaging 11 points on 31.3% shooting. The length, athleticism and discipline of the Suns on defense have been a problem for him. As Kidd said after Game 2, the rest of the guys didn’t show up for the Mavericks, but the Suns have a lot to do with that. The Mavericks shot 40% in the fourth as the Suns got consecutive stops. As great of a player as Giannis Antetokounmpo is, the Bucks beat the Suns with a team effort in last year's finals.

Reno Piscopo's second-half strike proved the difference against the Wanderers, with the win giving Wellington an unassailable lead over Sydney FC on the ...

They played on the counter-attack. "We took a lot of lessons from last season. We got shots on goal and had the ball.

The Phoenix Suns blitzed the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth period to take Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, and it was a real treat to watch.

The Mavericks gave it all they had in Game 2 and still came up short. We all know the stat, the Suns have not lost a game while leading going into the fourth. Then came the fourth quarter, where the Suns shine brightest. The Mavericks came out like a raging bull on both ends of the floor. But then the Suns adjusted, like they always do. Last night during Game 2, the Dallas Mavericks came out guns-a-blazing to begin the contest.

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had himself a first half in Game 2, going for 24 points in Phoenix and letting the fans know about it.

TNT's Allie LaForce confirmed that Doncic had indeed been going back and forth with fans all night. Luka didn't like whatever this fan said 👀— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) pic.twitter.com/XnZD9DVdG6 May 5, 2022 The chirping continued throughout the first half, and as Doncic was walking to the locker room during the third quarter he clearly took exception to something a fan said and turned back to at least have words, if he didn't intend to have more than that, before he was held back.

The Phoenix Suns are once again betting favorites to bring home their first NBA championship in franchise history.

But since returning in the series-clinching Game 6 win, Booker has gone for 23 and 30 points in Games 1 and 2 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks en route to a 2-0 series lead. Having entered the postseason as title favorites with the NBA’s best regular-season record of 64-18 — which is also a franchise record — Phoenix’s championship odds dipped in sportsbooks after Booker started missing games and the first-round series with the New Orleans Pelicans was tied at 2-2. The change in odds favorites comes after Booker’s return from a right hamstring strain and the Suns’ four-game winning streak in the playoffs.

NBA veteran Chris Paul led the Phoenix Suns to victory against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday in his quest for his first NBA ...

And we're playing the best team in the league, so we've got to get other guys going." "It all goes back to the work. It's just the will to win."

Phoenix Suns have overcome foul trouble, great play by Luka Doncic and Dallas cooking from 3 in taking a 2-0 series lead over the Mavericks.

Not at this time of the year and we’re playing the best team in the league, and so we’ve got to get other guys going.” “He’s been in this league a lot of years; he knows what this is about so he’s very tough. “The mood is fine,” said Doncic after Game 2. We found a way to beat ourselves in that fourth quarter.” "We're looking pretty good right now," said Suns forward Jae Crowder, who scored 15 points in Game 2. “Suns in 4!

Wellington Phoenix are looking at their return to the A-League finals with a "great sense of pride" goalkeeper Oli Sail says, after sealing their spot in ...

At CommBank Stadium, Parramatta: Wellington Phoenix 2 (Sam Sutton 3, Reno Piscopo 65') Western Sydney Wanderers 1 (Tomer Hemed 29'). HT: 1-1.

Ball played on an injured toe and still got an assist, Sail made two crucial saves at the death and Piscopo’s goal was world-class, but Sutton was the standout individual. The moment to pounce came when Antonis gave the ball away near halfway and Piscopo punished them for it. Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. The Phoenix needed a win to guarantee a place in the playoffs and they made to a perfect start with Sam Sutton hitting a volley under the arms of an outstretched Daniel Margush inside the first three minutes. The fleet-footed winger cut inside Tomislav Mrcela and unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area to seal the win and a return to the playoffs with a stunning goal befitting the occasion.

Luka Doncic had been going back-and-forth with some in the Phoenix crowd all night but had to be held back from going after a fan in the third quarter.

Doncic was one Maverick who showed up for Game 2, scoring 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting, plus dishing out seven assists. — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport)May 5, 2022 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT)May 5, 2022

The Phoenix had put themselves in a position where they would have qualified for the top-six as long as Sydney FC failed to win their last two games.

Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. “We had control of our destiny and it’s something that we spoke about with the boys. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. “All we needed was a win and three points to secure a place in the finals. They had multiple games postponed to Covid-19 outbreaks and crazy weather events, with some players contracted the virus twice within a few months, and they have had to deal with a long-list of injuries. Wellington Phoenix had put themselves in a position where they would have qualified for the A-League Men playoffs if Sydney FC failed to win both of their remaining games, even if they lost both of theirs.

A TV sports personality called out Suns fans and Phoenix sports media for criticism of his takes on the series against the Mavericks.

The Suns have the better roster. The Suns might have the better coach. He's doing it because he's trying to play some mind games that will not work with the Dallas Mavericks … This series is going to be a war. Did it despite Jae Crowder going full Chris Paul and kicking him in the groin mid-game. Suns have no answer for Luka. Phoenix got every rebound & hit 3 desperation end- of-shot clock shots in the 2nd half that killed any comeback attempt. I would just say, if you are truly the best team in basketball, beat them straight up, not with this gimmicky stuff, but that is what they are doing."

DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to defend home court against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Mavs are 31-13 on the season (including ...

“(Doncic) had a great game, but no one else showed. If you're a Mavs fan, or even just a Doncic fan in general, you can vote for him now. Luka Doncic Luka Doncic was dominating and the more physical play was encouraging, but ultimately Dallas fell after only making seven 3-pointers the second half. The Suns have shot 50 percent or better in all eight playoff games thus far. DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to defend home court against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

(The Center Square) – The Goldwater Institute filed a lawsuit against the city of Phoenix.

Chris Paul and the Suns seem to have the recipe figured out against the Dallas Mavericks, and should be bet on to continue their winning ways.

Brunson has gone a miserable 9-of-28 from the floor. The Suns are slight 1.5-point favorites Friday night and -110 on the moneyline. It’s hard to blame Luka Doncic for the 0-2 deficit.

City of Phoenix Becomes a Finalist for All-America City Award, https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/education/2341, Education, 5/5/2022 7:00:00 AM ...

After a two-game homestand, the Phoenix Suns will be on the road. They will take on the Dallas Mavericks at 9:30 p.m. ET Friday at American Airlines Center. The ...

- Jan 05, 2017 - Phoenix 102 vs. - Jan 31, 2018 - Phoenix 102 vs. - Jan 09, 2019 - Dallas 104 vs. The score was close at the half, but Phoenix pulled away in the second half with 71 points. As for the Mavericks, they enter the matchup with only 104.7 points allowed per game on average, good for second best in the league. They will take on the Dallas Mavericks at 9:30 p.m. ET Friday at American Airlines Center. The point spread is more or less neutral, so fans should expect a close matchup.

Deandre Ayton, Cameron Johnson, and JaVale McGee were subjected to foul purgatory having drawn three apiece. The trio also amassed six turnovers in the first ...

With their victory, the Suns seize a 2-0 series lead. During this second chapter of the Western Conference Semifinals, the Suns found themselves down 60-58 at halftime, granting Dallas its first lead of the entire series. The trio also amassed six turnovers in the first half.

Follow our updates as the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks face off in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series on Friday night.

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Phoenix police Officer Denise Bruce-Jones was released Friday from the hospital after surviving a shooting outside a gas station last month.

The Dallas Mavericks were fined $25000 by the NBA on Friday for players and coaches straying too far onto the court from the bench in a Game 2 loss to ...

In their first-round Western Conference playoff series win over the Utah Jazz, the Dallas Mavericks allowed just 99 points per game, keeping Utah under 100 ...

"You've just got to lean on the work," he said. You've got to do the strength and conditioning, you've got to lift, you've got to get your rest, you got to get your shots up. "We got to get other guys shooting the ball better," Kidd said. We got to get other guys going." Paul and Booker led the way as Phoenix turned a close game into a 122-95 advantage, then coasted to the finish line. "I'd love to sit here and tell you I'm moving the chess pieces around, but we have good players who can knock down shots."

Following a pair of Phoenix Suns wins at Footprint Center, the Western Conference semifinals matchup against the Mavericks now flips to Dallas for two games ...

Fourteen of his points came in the fourth quarter alone. The point guard turned in yet another stellar postseason performance of his NBA career, recording 28 points, eight assists (a game high) and six rebounds. DraftKings, however, still has the Suns as one-point favorites.

After losing Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns in a matchup where the final score (121-114) wasn't a real indicator of just how out-of-hand it was — the Mavs ...

But the biggest elephant in the room at the moment is Powell, and the Mavs would be portraying insanity to not start there with their adjustments in Game 3. Powell is one of the team’s biggest leaders in the locker room. Yes, you read that correctly: the Mavs’ starting center in the West semifinals has grabbed one rebound in two full games. After starting each of the last two games in a 9-0 hole, it’s been painfully obvious that Powell’s presence on the floor has been the common denominator in the Mavs’ early struggles. Phoenix now holds a commanding 2-0 lead as the series shifts to Dallas for the next two games. Dallas hasn’t gotten that memo yet, and now its season is in jeopardy.

26-year-old Joshua Bagley has been identified as a suspect in the investigation of Diane Craig's death on Friday. Around 8 a.m., police say officers were ...

Bagley has not been located and police are asking for the public's help in locating him. PHOENIX — Phoenix police are searching for a man they believe strangled a 41-year-old woman on a bus near 27th Avenue and Baseline Road. 26-year-old Joshua Bagley has been identified as a suspect in the investigation of Diane Craig's death on Friday.

Facing the potential of an 0-3 series deficit against Phoenix, Jalen Brunson, along with Luka Doncic, led a resurgent Mavericks effort Friday night, ...

"We're going to believe until the end," Doncic said. "I kind of found myself playing with a little bit more hop in my step, getting to spots quicker and making decisions faster," Brunson said. The second half (of Game 2) was horrible by me, and I knew I had to get back to my team and play better defense." "I just wanted him to be aggressive," Kidd said. "I knew I had to do better," said Doncic, who is averaging 35.3 points, 10.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists in the series. He had another 10-point quarter in the third, which was critical because Doncic sat out the final five minutes, 14 seconds due to foul trouble. "We talked before the game -- just be yourself. "When you see the best player do that, it kind of sets the mood." Doncic downplayed the criticism of his Game 2 defense, whether it was from his coach or others, as a motivational factor. "They came out and did what they're supposed to do," Paul said. It puts us in a different position when that happens." They both arrived at the American Airlines Center on Friday night determined to make sure that Game 3 was different.

In their investigation, detectives were able to gather enough evidence to name Joshua Bagley as a suspect in Diane Craig's death, police said.

When they arrived, police found Diane Craig, 41, with signs of strangulation. The Phoenix Police Department said a suspect was being sought after the death of a woman who was found on a bus in the area of Baseline Road and 27th Avenue. Phoenix police search for suspect accused of strangling woman on bus