The Suns are doing everything in their power to earn a regular playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament. If it means beating the so-so Hawks at home, then so be it.
That’s what Phoenix did on Thursday behind 30 points from Devin Booker and 21 from reserve guard Eric Gordon.
The Suns (41-29) are 12 games above .500 for the first time this season as a result. They’ve also won six of nine, so they’re heating up at the perfect time.
“This is more of what we expect out of our group, with the talent we have top to bottom,” Booker told reporters.
For now, the Mavs hold the tiebreaker over the Suns for the No. 6 spot in the West, courtesy of Thursday’s home victory over the Jazz.
Not surprisingly, Luka Doncic led the way with 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists — as Dallas has won three straight. That said, the Mavs are getting it done as a team in the truest sense.
“Guys are being very unselfish, and it’s really fun to watch and be a part of,” coach Jason Kidd told reporters.
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