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WATCH: Violence At NBA Playoffs As Luka Doncic’s Teammate And Suns Player Start Shoving Each Other During The Blowout Game 5 of Mavs vs Suns
The series between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks have had some very hot moments. Last game, a livid Chris Paul confronted a young fan for getting physical with his family members. Now with the game back in Phoenix, the players took their altercation all the way to the tunnel. Suffering from a blowout loss, Mavericks’ Marquese Chriss wanted all the smoke.
The playoff atmosphere brings different competitiveness out of every side. And this series has been a stellar display. Both sides have given it their all to stay alive in this series. Despite being a lower seed, Dallas hasn’t backed down from the mighty Suns. However, tonight proved to be too much for the forces as Phoenix went into god mode in the blowout win.
May 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Jae Crowder (99) battle for the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of game five of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Towards the end of the game, Chriss and Biyombo got into it and were ejected. But they were not finished just yet.
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The tension between Mavericks and Suns continues to rise
Over the 5 games in this series, it has become evident that there is serious spite between these two teams. Powered by a strong will, Dallas and Phoenix are both unwilling to let their hand go. With Game 5 entering its closing moments, Chriss fouled Biyombo from behind. After exchanging a few words, the two got physical and started shoving each other. But it didn’t stop there.
Marquese Chriss decided to chase down Biyombo even into the tunnels. The security was really sloppy letting the two meet up after the ejections. However, that didn’t help Dallas in any way as they are now one game away from elimination.
The Suns poured on everything they had on the Mavericks tonight. Taking the support of the home crowd, Devin Booker led the way with 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Deandre Ayton also enjoyed a solid game finishing with 20 points and 9 rebounds to his name. Chris Paul still seems to be rattled from the last game as he contributed with just 7 points and 10 assists to go with 4 turnovers.
Luka Doncic was the force of Dallas once again. He tied the game-high 28 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds and 3 steals. Jalen Brunson found some rhythm after his last game putting up 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. However, the offense really struggled to get things going shooting just 38% from the floor in Game 5.
With no second chances left, do you think Doncic and the Mavericks can upset the best team in the NBA? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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