Phoenix Suns Sweep Dallas Mavericks in Late-Season Matchups

Suns clinch 7th seed in West, Mavericks continue losing skid

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:12am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, with the players and court fragmented into overlapping planes of bright colors and sharp angles.The Suns' late-season sweep of the Mavericks showcases the team's ability to win close games and secure a favorable playoff position.Oklahoma City Today

The Phoenix Suns secured two consecutive victories over the Dallas Mavericks in early April 2026, reinforcing their position in the Western Conference as the NBA regular season approached its conclusion. On April 8, the Suns defeated the Mavericks 112-107 at home, led by strong performances from Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks. The win clinched the 7th seed for Phoenix, setting up a play-in tournament game. The teams met again on April 11, with the Suns winning 120-111 despite a late Mavericks comeback attempt.

Why it matters

The Suns' sweep of the Mavericks solidified their playoff positioning in the competitive Western Conference, while Dallas continued to struggle with injuries and a lengthy losing streak as their disappointing season neared its end.

The details

In the April 8 game, the Suns were led by Devin Booker's 37 points and Dillon Brooks' 28 points, including the game-sealing basket in the final seconds. The Mavericks were without several key players due to injuries and rest, but got a career-high 23 points off the bench from John Poulakidas. Two days later, the Suns again prevailed, this time 120-111, despite a second-half rally by the Mavericks. Ryan Dunn had a season-high 12 points for Phoenix.

  • On April 8, 2026, the Suns defeated the Mavericks 112-107 in their final home game of the regular season.
  • On April 11, 2026, the Suns defeated the Mavericks 120-111 in their final regular season matchup.

The players

Devin Booker

The star player for the Phoenix Suns, who led his team with 37 points in the April 8 victory.

Dillon Brooks

A key contributor for the Suns, scoring 28 points including the game-sealing basket in the final seconds of the April 8 win.

John Poulakidas

A Mavericks player who had a career-high 23 points off the bench in the April 8 loss.

Ryan Dunn

A Suns player who scored a season-high 12 points in the April 11 victory over the Mavericks.

Kyrie Irving

The Mavericks star player who missed the late-season matchups due to left knee surgery.

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What they’re saying

“The win was a big one for us as we head into the playoffs. Our guys really stepped up and made the plays we needed to secure the victory.”

— Monty Williams, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns

What’s next

The Suns will host a play-in tournament game next week as the 7th seed in the Western Conference. The Mavericks will look to regroup and end their season on a high note in their final two games.

The takeaway

The Suns' late-season sweep of the Mavericks demonstrated their ability to win close games and secure a favorable playoff position, while Dallas continued to struggle with injuries and inconsistent play as their disappointing season nears its end.