NBA Fans Rip Into Dallas Mavericks After Third-Quarter Collapse Gives Phoenix Suns Pivotal Game 5 Win: “Embarrassing Basketball”

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The Phoenix Suns have taken control of their second-round series against the Dallas Mavericks after an emphatic Game 5 win. Despite the Mavericks starting the game exceptionally well and looking to push on big leads, the Suns ensured they stayed in the game and had a three-point lead heading into the second half. 

The third quarter was nightmarish for the Mavericks, as they had 12 turnovers to their paltry 14 points. The Suns outscored them by 19 points in the third quarter and realistically ended the game. The final score was 80-110 in the Suns’ favor, as they will look to go to Dallas in Game 6 and close the series out.

There’s no looking past the third quarter collapse by Dallas, as they were showing a lot of promise to start the quarter. Mavericks fans and NBA fans have all weighed in on this implosion and expressed their disappointment at watching such poor basketball being played.  

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The Mavericks have limited offensive strategies due to their roster construction, but even that can’t be blamed. Outside Jalen Brunson, no Maverick rose to the challenge. While Doncic had more points than Brunson, he struggled to shoot for a second consecutive game. Doncic is 3-18 in three-point attempts in the last two games.

After the first quarter, the Suns cut out all open passing and ensured that the Mavs shooters can’t get the easy shots they got in the last two games. This was a massive hindrance to the style of basketball Dallas plays and how they get their success. Great individual coverage of Doncic also meant he had an inefficient night and couldn’t get his teammates going.

Dallas has been in great form at home and will hope they can stretch this to a Game 7 after the next game in their home arena.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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