In a thrilling finish, Jusuf Nurkic's late free throw secured a 114-113 win for the Phoenix Suns against the Dallas Mavericks. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 26 points, while Nurkic contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with Luka Doncic scoring 30 points for Dallas. Nurkic's crucial dunk and rebound in the final moments proved decisive, as the Suns improved to 8-1 for the season.