Phoenix Suns remain alive for play-in
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Doncic scored 45 points in his first game in Dallas since the blockbuster deal before the 2024-25 trade involving Anthony Davis sent him to the Lakers.
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Dirk Nowitzki will be in attendance Wednesday when the Mavs host the Los Angeles Lakers and welcome back Luka Dončić since the team traded the five-time All-NBA First Team player to L.A. on Feb. 1.
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Dončić settled for just 45 points in his return to Dallas, where he played for the first six-plus seasons of his career before the Mavs stunningly traded him to the Lakers on Feb. 1.
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The Suns are looking to snap a six-game losing streak after falling to the New York Knicks 112-98 on Sunday.
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Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns (35-44) are up against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (65-14) on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Footprint Center.
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The Magic shot 50% from the field, including 41.2% from beyond the arc.
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Jalen Williams scored 33 points, Chet Holmgren added 22 and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat Phoenix 125-112 , eliminating the Suns from the playoff race.
Despite having the highest payroll in NBA history, the Suns (35-45) have been eliminated from play-in and playoff contention after a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Wednesday night, marking their eight-straight loss in a total collapse down the stretch.
While the Lakers punched their ticket to the postseason on Wednesday, another team saw its postseason hopes come to an end. The Phoenix Suns were eliminated after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here's a look at the NBA standings following the Lakers' playoff clinch and Suns' elimination.
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Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has not said whether Mike Budenholzer will return, but NBA teams do not show much loyalty nowadays — ask Michael Malone.
The Suns were never able to gain traction in the final quarter of action to keep the season alive - just like that Phoenix will miss the playoffs for the first time since the abbreviated 2019-20 season. The Suns face the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night in what could be the final home game of the season.
Jalen Williams scored 33 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-112 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal, who is averaging eight points per game over his last three contests, sends message to Suns ahead of critical game
The Phoenix Suns (35-44) host the second of their final three-game homestand against the NBA's best team Oklahoma City Thunder (64-15) on Wednesday.