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Mavs get defensive, top Suns 103-94 for 2-1 series deficit
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, and Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) battle for a loose ball during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Dallas. - photo by AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks turned up the defensive pressure to get back in their Western Conference semifinal series with Phoenix, beating the Suns 103-94 on Friday night. The Mavericks spoiled Chris Paul's 37th birthday, forcing the 17-year pro into his most turnovers in any half of a playoff game with seven before the break. Dallas cut the Suns' series lead to 2-1 and ended an 11-game losing streak against Phoenix, regular season included.