All season long, the Phoenix Suns have been one of the worst teams in the NBA during the 4th quarter, and tonight against the Dallas Mavericks proved to be no different.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!After they erased a 15-point deficit, Phoenix entered the 4th with a one-point lead. However, just a couple minutes later, the Mavericks stormed out of the gates with a quick 15-4 run. From there, they did not look back, outscoring the Suns 37-22 in the final 12 minutes.
Luka Doncic, who has been known for his stellar performances against the Suns, delivered a season-high 50 points on 8-16 shooting from beyond the arc.
Meanwhile, Devin Booker continued his recent struggles with just 20 points. More alarmingly, the Suns held a -18 deficit while Booker was on the court.
As anticipated, social media exploded with comparisons between these two stars and their contrasting performances on Christmas Day.
Luka tonight vs. Suns:
⭐️ 50 PTS
⭐️ 14 AST
⭐️ 8-16 3PM4th 50-ball on Christmas Day in NBA history 🐐 pic.twitter.com/NY4N5eS2kM
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 26, 2023
Luka Doncic when he sees the Suns pic.twitter.com/yHKcR41HAn
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) December 26, 2023
Luka made the Suns disappear 😱 pic.twitter.com/do8vtk9mqd
— ESPN (@espn) December 26, 2023
Luka Doncic when he sees he’s playing the Suns in Phoenix
— KlawWrld (@kawhi_ring) December 26, 2023
Luka vs Suns summed up pic.twitter.com/R5uTD3xxJf
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) December 26, 2023
Luka really does own the suns 🤣 pic.twitter.com/BCF1oMuq4q
— JusMe (@JusMe___) December 26, 2023
Luka vs the Suns is reaching LeBronto levels lmao😭 pic.twitter.com/Na9ywWXH6G
— The CaruShow 🐐 (@BaldMambaSZN) December 26, 2023
With this loss, the Suns are now below .500 for the first time since opening week.
Leaving fans overall just disappointed on how the season has gone for Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns every post game pic.twitter.com/r3jI7ZuLya
— Saltiest AZ Fan 🌵🌞 (@Salty_AZ_) December 26, 2023
I don’t have all of the answers right now but something definitely needs to change. No matter what happens win or lose Phoenix Suns for life. #Suns
— Suns Geek (@sunsgeek) December 26, 2023
congrats to devin booker and the phoenix suns on another outstanding primetime performance against dallas pic.twitter.com/0a7NubPjF6
— tb (@ultralightbehm) December 26, 2023
Horrible because they don’t have a defense https://t.co/BWsAog8slr
— Jaden Gaines (@Gaines3Jaden) December 26, 2023
Chimezie and Allen having career days and still losing is the ultimate kick in the gut to this season. Book and KD were literal role players today. That can't happen ever again
— Suns and cards opinions (@PhoenixWagner35) December 26, 2023
Phoenix Suns are really terrible. Why does KD act non engaged? Pitiful performance
— Brandon Reed (@blove1215) December 26, 2023
