The Dallas Mavericks (28 - 22) used a strong defensive effort to defeat the Phoenix Suns (14 - 35) Sunday night at American Airlines Center, 91 - 78. Dallas held the Suns to just 37 percent shooting, including a rough 5 - 23 (22 percent) from three. The Mavericks really clamped down in the fourth quarter, as Phoenix mustered just nine points in the final period, as Markief Morris was the only Suns player to score in the quarter. The defensive effort allowed the Mavericks to record the win despite star Dirk Nowitzki resting as Dallas is keeping him out of back - to - back games. Mavericks point guard Deron Williams turned in a vintage performance, as he dropped a game - high 27 points on 10 - 19 shooting and dished four assists. Chandler Parsons scored 15 points on 5 - 14 shooting and Zaza Pachulia grabbed a game - high 15 rebounds (four offensive). It was a slog for Dallas, as they shot just 40 percent and made just 8 of 29 three - pointers (28 percent). Devin Booker led the suns with 19 points and filled up the box score with seven rebounds, four assists and a blocked shot. Tyson Chandler was efficient with 12 points on 6 - 8 shooting and 13 rebounds (five offensive), and Markieff Morris scored 13 points and added four assists, four rebounds and four steals off the bench. The Suns committed 19 turnovers and recorded just 13 assists as their offense struggled to get in gear. The Mavericks head on the road for a Monday matchup with Atlanta. Phoenix will return home to face Toronto on Tuesday.
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