One of the other Exciting Matchups for the Suns this season will take place on Christmas day as they face the Dallas Mavericks in a game where both teams and fan bases don’t like each other.
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There is a lot of history between the two teams as back in 2021-22, the Suns and Mavericks faced off in the playoffs and the Mavericks beat the Suns in game 7 at Footprint in blowout fashion.
MAVS MAKE A STATEMENT | #CHASINGHISTORY | EPISODE 23
The Dallas Mavericks made a bold statement in Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns, as Luka Doncic and his teammates seized control and never looked back, clinching a spot in the Conference Finals. pic.twitter.com/X7RnrVxOG1
— NBA (@NBA) May 17, 2022
This game not only ended their season, but it was so bad that the Suns’ social media team sent out an apology to the fans a day after the game.
Still can’t believe that the Suns lost so bad in game 7 that they released a formal apology letter 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/QfMTnMXksD
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) September 16, 2022
The series had a lot of chippiness and trash talk that it was slowly turning the two teams into one of the NBA’s most anticipated rivalries.
Luka Doncic – “Everybody acts tough when they’re up” pic.twitter.com/DmHHPKBGig
— Main Team (@MainTeamSports) April 8, 2023
This past season, the Suns and Mavericks had a lot of great memories including game-winners from Damian Lee on opening night and Kevin Durant later in the season.
DAMION LEE GAME WINNER!!!!
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 20, 2022
Kevin Durant vs Dallas Mavericks
37 PTS
7 REB
3 AST
1 BLK
12/17 FG
3/5 3P
10/11 FT
+9 in 40 minutes.#Suns W. #WeAreTheValley #NBA pic.twitter.com/vslIY3KSjO— A Walking Highlight (@11AWH) March 5, 2023
And let’s not forget the Devin Booker and Luka Doncic scuffle at the end of the game that only made looking forward to this Christmas day game that much more exciting.
Suns Mavs on Christmas 👀 pic.twitter.com/Wn4zLXwZcW
— LEEZUS (@AndrewLeezus) August 11, 2023
Both players don’t seem to have any hate for each other on or off the court. But when they’re competing, you can tell that there’s always something brewing for both teams.
"You guys say you don't want everybody to be friendly-friendly. There you go. We got some smoke… I have no problem with Luka on or off the court, but when we’re competing, we’re competing.”
Devin Booker on his exchange with Luka Doncic 😤
(via @DuaneRankin) pic.twitter.com/WG4Bwapb54
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 5, 2023
"It's fine. It's just a competitive game. All good. Next time, just don't wait until there's 3 seconds left to talk."
Luka Doncic’s message to Devin Booker after their exchange 🍿
(via @sixfivelando) pic.twitter.com/JVIpplkdIN
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 5, 2023
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It’s safe to say fans of both teams got exactly what they wanted on Christmas day and it’s going to be exciting to see the product that both teams throw out there.
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Franklin Miller is a sports insider and general assignment reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @millersports3
