Dallas opened a new chapter after firing GM Nico Harrison, but the result looked familiar. The Mavericks committed 21 turnovers in a 123-114 loss to the Suns despite a strong showing from rookie Cooper Flagg.

Shortly before halftime in the Dallas Mavericks ’ matchup with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Mavs forward PJ Washington exited the floor and disappeared into the Dallas locker room.

The Dallas Mavericks played the first game of the post-Nico Harrison era on Wednesday evening against the Phoenix Suns, hoping that the firing would spark the team to rebound from their 3-8 start to the season. Phoenix used to be a big rival of the team, but that changed once Luka Doncic was traded.

Anthony Davis received a big injury update ahead of the Mavericks' game on Wednesday night against the Suns. Update: Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II are officially out for the Dallas Mavericks game against the Phoenix Suns, according to the team's PR.

Instead, the passionate fan base exerted that energy into cheering for their team throughout the night, just as Jason Kidd and the rest of the Mavericks hoped for. Chants of “DEFENSE!” AND “LET’S GO,

The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks meet in NBA Cup group play Friday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Devin Booker had 26 points and nine assists, Grayson Allen scored four of his 23 points in a key late stretch and the Phoenix Suns held off the Dallas Mavericks 123-114 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Devin Booker scored 33 points, Dillon Brooks added 32 and the Phoenix Suns won their fifth straight game by beating the Indiana Pacers 133-98 in the NBA on Thursday night. The Suns led by 20 early in the third quarter,