Suns Edge Mavericks 114-113 for Seventh Straight Win

The Phoenix Suns edged the Dallas Mavericks 114-113 thanks to a last-second free throw by Jusuf Nurkic, who finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Nurkic's critical free throw came after he was fouled by Daniel Gafford with just 0.8 seconds left, following a key offensive rebound. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 30 points, but his last-second three-pointer attempt fell short, sealing the loss for Dallas, which now holds a 5-4 record. The Suns improved to 8-1, tied for first in the Western Conference, extending their winning streak to seven games. Phoenix showcased a balanced attack with Kevin Durant scoring 26 points and Royce O'Neale contributing 18 off the bench. This victory marks the Suns' best start since the 2009-10 season and highlights their ability to win close games, with seven of their eight wins coming in clutch situations.