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Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks: NBA Playoffs, Game 1, Western Conference semifinals

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Larry Fitzgerald talks to former Mavericks center Dirk Nowitzki during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
Larry Fitzgerald talks to former Mavericks center Dirk Nowitzki during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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A; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
A; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Fans reacts during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Fans reacts during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts during action against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts during action against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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USA; Phoenix Suns cheer against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
USA; Phoenix Suns cheer against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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Phoenix Suns fans during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
Phoenix Suns fans during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) challenges the shot by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) challenges the shot by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with official Zach Zarba during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with official Zach Zarba during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) lays the ball in against Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) lays the ball in against Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and center Deandre Ayton (22) react after a fast-break basket against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and center Deandre Ayton (22) react after a fast-break basket against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) lays the ball in against Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) lays the ball in against Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd talks to guard Jalen Brunson (13) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd talks to guard Jalen Brunson (13) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) boxes out Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) for a rebound during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) boxes out Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) for a rebound during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) lays the ball in against Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) lays the ball in against Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) is defended by Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (14) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) is defended by Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (14) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) talks to his teammates during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) talks to his teammates during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green (8) passes the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green (8) passes the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a foul by the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a foul by the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) slams two against the Phoenix Suns during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) slams two against the Phoenix Suns during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) takes a hard fall against the Phoenix Suns during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) takes a hard fall against the Phoenix Suns during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) congratulates forward Cameron Johnson (23) after winning game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals 121-114 against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) congratulates forward Cameron Johnson (23) after winning game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals 121-114 against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A Suns fan holds up four fingers as a chant of "Suns in four!" Breaks out during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; A Suns fan holds up four fingers as a chant of "Suns in four!" Breaks out during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) takes a hard fall against the Phoenix Suns during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) takes a hard fall against the Phoenix Suns during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) slam-dunks the ball after stealing it from Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) slam-dunks the ball after stealing it from Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) battle for the rebound with Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) battle for the rebound with Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) slam-dunks the ball past Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) slam-dunks the ball past Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) puts up a shot over Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) puts up a shot over Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots a jumper over Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots a jumper over Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) slam-dunks the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) slam-dunks the ball past Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots a fall-away jumper over Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots a fall-away jumper over Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) drives and scores past Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) drives and scores past Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) slaps hands with Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) slaps hands with Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) is introduced for one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) is introduced for one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) fires a jump shoot over Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) fires a jump shoot over Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) is screened by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) while defending guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) is screened by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) while defending guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (14) has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet (14) has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) lays on the ground after a foul boy Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) lays on the ground after a foul boy Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) talks with Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) talks with Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives into Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives into Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is double-teamed by Phoenix Suns guards Cameron Payne (15) and guard Landry Shamet (14) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is double-teamed by Phoenix Suns guards Cameron Payne (15) and guard Landry Shamet (14) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks to his players during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks to his players during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) argues a flagrant foul call with referee Bill Kennedy (55) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) argues a flagrant foul call with referee Bill Kennedy (55) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket for a slam-dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket for a slam-dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts during action against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Footprint Center in Phoenix on May 2, 2022.
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts during action against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Footprint Center in Phoenix on May 2, 2022.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) is defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) is defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after taking a shot to the groin from Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after taking a shot to the groin from Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) during game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guards Chris Paul (3) and Devin Booker (1) slap hands during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guards Chris Paul (3) and Devin Booker (1) slap hands during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo (18) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) prepare to play game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo (18) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) prepare to play game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) rebounds the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) rebounds the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) makes a three-pointer against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) makes a three-pointer against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots a jumper over Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots a jumper over Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker enters the court for game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker enters the court for game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) enters the court for one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) enters the court for one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is double-teamed by Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is double-teamed by Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) slams two against the Dallas Mavericks during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is fouled by Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is pressured by Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and center Deandre Ayton (22) during game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is pressured by Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and center Deandre Ayton (22) during game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) is foiled by Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) is foiled by Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is pressured by Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is pressured by Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during game one of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center.
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May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker warms up before playing against the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker warms up before playing against the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker warms up before playing against the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker warms up before playing against the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Western Conference semifinals at Footprint Center.
Michael Chow-Arizona Republic
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns fan Shamon Ingram shows his spirit outside Footprint Center before the Suns play the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs.
May 2, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns fan Shamon Ingram shows his spirit outside Footprint Center before the Suns play the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs.
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