Mavericks 'Building Toward' Consistency and Chemistry Entering Suns Matchup

The Mavericks aim to sustain their selfless, team-oriented play as they face the red-hot Suns, led by Kevin Durant, in a high-stakes test of their evolving chemistry.

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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are embracing a shift in their offensive identity, one focused on selfless play, crisp ball movement, and collective effort. Fresh off a dominant 119-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls, the Mavericks are now tasked with replicating that performance as they face a formidable Phoenix Suns team on Friday night. Currently, on a six-game winning streak, the Suns pose a test for Dallas, which is determined to establish consistency and chemistry with its retooled roster.

The win over Chicago marked a noticeable change for the Mavericks, whose 33 assists highlighted a team-first mentality that head coach Jason Kidd has been eager to implement. With Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving serving as primary playmakers, the Mavericks showcased what Kidd calls “beautiful basketball,” with multiple players getting touches and turning down decent shots in favor of better ones.