John Poulakidas Shines with 23 Points Despite Mavericks’ Defeat to Suns
With three regular-season games remaining, the Dallas Mavericks appeared short-handed on Wednesday night. The club listed eight players out, prompting comparisons to teams prioritizing draft position.
Despite the absences, Dallas’ bench provided spirited performances. Reserves produced some of their best work of the year.
Game recap
The Mavericks fell 112-107 to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. John Poulakidas, a two-way guard, finished with 23 points and five 3-pointers.
Poulakidas delivered the best performance of his young NBA career. His scoring stood out in the Mavericks’ defeat to Suns.
Reserve standouts
Marvin Bagley III scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He also connected on three 3-pointers.
Max Christie added 18 points and hit four triples. Cooper Flagg contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds for his 13th double-double.
Flagg has now shot under 40 percent in consecutive games. He has been playing through a wrist injury.
Box-score snapshot
| Player | Points | Rebounds | 3-Pointers |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Poulakidas | 23 | – | 5 |
| Marvin Bagley III | 20 | 8 | 3 |
| Max Christie | 18 | – | 4 |
| Cooper Flagg | 11 | 13 | – |
What’s next
Dallas closes the week with a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. The remaining schedule will determine final standings and rotations.
This report is published by Filmogaz.com. The Mavericks will need healthier lineups to finish the season strong.
