Mavericks beat the Suns in Game 3 by playing their own way, creating joy for every Dallas fan

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Luka Doncic had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and Dallas turned up the defensive pressure to get back in their Western Conference semifinal series with Phoenix.

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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.

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Dallas cut the Suns' series lead to 2-1 and ended an 11-game losing streak against Phoenix, regular season included. Game 4 is Sunday in Dallas.

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Paul didn't have any more turnovers after halftime, but the Suns finally struggled with their shooting when they weren't turning it over.

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Doncic just missed a triple-double with nine assists, while Jalen Brunson led Dallas with 28 points after struggling in the two losses in Phoenix when Doncic averaged

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Jae Crowder scored 19 for Phoenix, but the Mavericks limited the impacted of Devin Booker in much the same way they did Paul.

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Booker scored 18 but was just 2 of 7 inside the three-point line, and Paul had 12 on just nine shots (five made).

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How to watch, and what to watch for in the 2022 Kentucky Derby

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