The Phoenix Suns secured a narrow 114-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks thanks to Jusuf Nurkic's crucial free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 26 points, contributing to their second win over the Mavericks this season and an impressive 8-1 start, their best since the 2009-10 season. Mavericks' coach Jason Kidd criticized his team's lack of energy and performance off the bench. The Suns' bench, led by Royce O'Neale, was a significant factor in their victory. Although the Suns didn't cover the spread against Miami earlier, they continue to build momentum. Next, the Suns will play against the Sacramento Kings, while the Mavericks will face the Denver Nuggets.