Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats

The dallas mavericks vs phoenix suns match player stats from the February 10, 2026 NBA matchup tell a more interesting story than the final score alone. Phoenix defeated Dallas 120-111 at the Mortgage Matchup Center, but the game was not simply a comfortable wire-to-wire victory. The Suns built a 31-point advantage, Dallas mounted a major fourth-quarter comeback, and the Mavericks eventually reduced the deficit to six before Phoenix closed the game.

One important correction is needed before looking at the numbers. The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Phoenix. Some databases and search results display February 11 because the result was reported after midnight in other time zones. The official NBA game page identifies the contest as February 10.

There is also a meaningful difference between the supplied figures and the official box score. Dallas did not have Khris Middleton as its second-leading scorer. Naji Marshall scored 31 points, while Cooper Flagg added 27. Middleton finished with 13 points. Dallas also recorded 53 total rebounds rather than 42, while Phoenix had 56 rather than 49. The official NBA box score confirms those totals.

This article uses the verified game data to explain who performed, which numbers mattered most, why Dallas came back, and why Phoenix ultimately held on.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats

The headline numbers are straightforward.

Category	Dallas Mavericks	Phoenix Suns
Final score	111	120
Field goals	37-77	49-102
Field-goal percentage	48.1%	48.0%
3-pointers	5-22	16-50
3-point percentage	22.7%	32.0%
Free throws	32-44	6-9
Free-throw percentage	72.7%	66.7%
Total rebounds	53	49
Assists	18	32
Steals	7	8
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	16	14
Points in the paint	52	44
Fast-break points	26	10
Second-chance points	13	24
Biggest lead	1	31

The official NBA statistical sheet lists Dallas at 37-of-77 from the field and Phoenix at 49-of-102. Both teams therefore shot almost exactly 48 percent overall. The biggest shooting difference came from three-point range, where Phoenix made 16 threes compared with only five for Dallas.

That difference is one of the clearest explanations for the nine-point final margin.

Phoenix made 11 more three-pointers than Dallas. At three points each, those makes represented 33 points of additional three-point production. Dallas compensated partly by attacking the basket and getting to the free-throw line 44 times, compared with only nine Phoenix attempts.

That unusual free-throw gap makes the game more complicated than a simple “Phoenix shot better” explanation.

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats

Naji Marshall leads Dallas with 31 points

Naji Marshall was Dallas’ leading scorer and arguably the biggest reason the game became competitive again.

Marshall finished with:

• 31 points
• 12-of-17 shooting
• 2-of-4 from three-point range
• 5-of-7 from the free-throw line
• 4 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 1 steal
• 2 turnovers
• 36:13 of playing time
• +5 plus-minus

His 12 made field goals were the most by any Dallas player. More importantly, Marshall produced his offense efficiently. He shot 70.6 percent from the field, a remarkable number for a player who took 17 attempts.

His fourth-quarter production was particularly important. Dallas entered the final period facing a large deficit, but Marshall remained aggressive and helped push Phoenix into a much tighter finish. The Suns’ own postgame analysis noted that Dallas reduced the 31-point advantage to six with roughly two minutes remaining.

That is the kind of contribution that can disappear when someone looks only at the final score.

Cooper Flagg records 27 points

Cooper Flagg produced another strong scoring performance with:

• 27 points
• 8-of-20 field goals
• 0-of-1 from three
• 11-of-14 free throws
• 5 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 1 steal
• 3 turnovers
• 35:42 played

Flagg’s scoring profile was different from Marshall’s.

He did not generate much from three-point range, but he repeatedly created opportunities inside and earned 14 free-throw attempts. Making 11 of those attempts gave him a substantial portion of his scoring total.

The NBA’s postgame coverage also identified Flagg’s 27 points as Dallas’ top individual starting-lineup scoring output.

One interesting detail is his plus-minus of +10 despite Dallas losing by nine. That number should not be interpreted as evidence that he simply “won his minutes.” Plus-minus is heavily dependent on lineup combinations and game segments. In this case, Dallas’ comeback was strong enough that individual plus-minus numbers did not cleanly describe the overall result.

P.J. Washington contributes 13 points

P.J. Washington finished with:

• 13 points
• 4-of-9 shooting
• 2-of-6 from three
• 3-of-5 free throws
• 5 rebounds
• 1 assist
• 2 turnovers

His two three-pointers were useful, but Dallas did not receive enough perimeter production across the rotation.

Washington’s 13 points were tied with Middleton for the team’s third-highest total, well behind Marshall and Flagg.

Khris Middleton scores 13 in his Dallas debut

Khris Middleton scored 13 points in his first game for Dallas after joining the Mavericks at the trade deadline.

His final line was:

• 13 points
• 2-of-5 field goals
• 1-of-2 from three
• 8-of-9 free throws
• 5 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 2 steals
• 1 turnover
• 21:37 played

The free-throw shooting stands out. Middleton made eight of nine attempts at the line, accounting for more than half of his scoring total.

The Dallas Mavericks also reported that Middleton played 22 minutes and made eight of nine free throws in his first game with the team.

That context matters when evaluating his performance. It was his first appearance with a new team, so the raw 13-point total does not tell the entire story. His role, chemistry, shot distribution and defensive responsibilities were still developing.

Marvin Bagley III provides efficient interior scoring

Marvin Bagley III was one of Dallas’ most efficient offensive players.

He recorded:

• 9 points
• 4-of-4 field goals
• 1-of-4 free throws
• 8 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 24:13 played
• +7 plus-minus

Going 4-for-4 from the field while grabbing eight rebounds gave Dallas valuable interior production.

His eight rebounds were also Dallas’ highest individual total. This corrects another important point in the supplied data, which listed Oso Ighodaro’s 10 rebounds correctly for Phoenix but did not reflect Bagley’s eight as Dallas’ top individual rebounding total.

Max Christie and the defensive contribution

Max Christie scored only five points, shooting 2-of-8 from the field.

His broader statistical contribution was more useful:

• 6 rebounds
• 3 assists
• 1 steal
• 2 blocks
• 31:29 played

Christie’s six rebounds were second on Dallas, and his two blocks tied him with Daniel Gafford for the team’s best individual block total except Gafford actually recorded three.

Daniel Gafford protects the rim

Daniel Gafford had a modest offensive night with four points, but his defensive statistics were more notable:

• 4 points
• 2-of-2 shooting
• 4 rebounds
• 1 steal
• 3 blocks
• 4 turnovers
• 16:58 played

Three blocks in fewer than 17 minutes is significant. However, four turnovers hurt Dallas, especially because the Mavericks were already struggling to create enough efficient offense against Phoenix’s perimeter shooting.

Tyus Jones provides three assists

Tyus Jones finished with:

• 2 points
• 1-of-4 shooting
• 2 rebounds
• 3 assists
• 1 steal
• 1 turnover

His three assists tied for the Dallas team lead.

That statistic highlights one of the game’s biggest structural differences. Phoenix had 32 assists, while Dallas had only 18. The Suns generated considerably more of their offense through connected ball movement.

Phoenix Suns Player Stats

Dillon Brooks leads Phoenix with 23 points

Dillon Brooks was Phoenix’s leading scorer with 23 points.

His line included:

• 23 points
• 11-of-26 field goals
• 1-of-10 from three
• 4 rebounds
• 1 assist
• 2 turnovers
• 31:25 played

Brooks’ scoring efficiency was not spectacular, particularly from three-point range. He made only one of 10 attempts from deep.

But the timing of his scoring mattered.

Brooks scored 15 points in the first quarter, helping Phoenix establish its enormous early advantage. Multiple reports identified that opening burst as a key reason the Suns controlled the game from the start.

This is an important lesson when reading player stats. A player’s total points do not always capture when those points changed the game.

Brooks’ 15-point opening period helped create the conditions in which Phoenix could survive Dallas’ late comeback.

Devin Booker adds 19 points and six assists

Devin Booker finished with:

• 19 points
• 7-of-16 shooting
• 3-of-7 from three
• 2-of-3 free throws
• 4 rebounds
• 6 assists
• 2 steals
• 3 turnovers
• 32:28 played

Booker’s six assists were second among Phoenix players, behind Gillespie’s eight.

His scoring was also more efficient from three-point range than Brooks’. Booker made three of seven attempts from deep, and those shots helped Phoenix maintain its spacing.

The more important part of Booker’s night came late. When Dallas reduced the deficit to six, Booker made a jumper with 1:50 remaining and then added another pull-up jumper near the end of the game. The AP account described those shots as part of the closing sequence that stopped Dallas’ comeback.

Collin Gillespie controls the offense

Collin Gillespie scored only five points, but his eight assists were crucial.

His line:

• 5 points
• 2-of-7 shooting
• 1-of-5 from three
• 8 rebounds
• 8 assists
• 1 steal
• 3 turnovers
• 30:32 played
• +25 plus-minus

The +25 was the best plus-minus mark in the game.

That makes Gillespie one of the most interesting players to study in this matchup. His scoring was modest, but his playmaking helped Phoenix generate 32 assists.

The Suns did not need Gillespie to score 20-plus points because the offense already had multiple scoring options. His job was to keep the attack organized and find the right players.

Oso Ighodaro records a double-double

Oso Ighodaro delivered one of Phoenix’s most efficient performances.

He recorded:

• 10 points
• 5-of-6 shooting
• 10 rebounds
• 4 assists
• 2 blocks
• 4 fouls
• 23:18 played
• +17 plus-minus

Ighodaro’s double-double was especially valuable because Phoenix’s second-chance scoring was much stronger than Dallas’.

Phoenix scored 24 second-chance points compared with Dallas’ 13. The Suns also collected 18 offensive rebounds, twice as many as Dallas’ eight.

That extra-possession advantage helped offset Dallas’ superior free-throw volume.

Mark Williams supplies efficient interior scoring

Mark Williams scored 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting.

He also added:

• 9 rebounds
• 1 assist
• 24:42 played

Williams’ 85.7 percent field-goal shooting was one of the best individual shooting performances in the game among players with meaningful attempts.

His presence also helped Phoenix win the battle for second opportunities.

Royce O’Neale makes four three-pointers

Royce O’Neale scored 12 points and made four of seven three-point attempts.

Those four makes represented one-quarter of Phoenix’s 16 made three-pointers.

That is a major difference from Dallas, where no player made more than two threes.

O’Neale therefore provided exactly the type of complementary shooting that makes a team difficult to defend when Booker and Brooks are also attracting attention.

Ryan Dunn and Jalen Green add 12 each

Ryan Dunn scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting and made two of three from three-point range.

Jalen Green also scored 12, making five of 14 field goals and two of eight threes.

Dunn’s efficiency stands out more strongly. His 4-of-5 shooting and 2-of-3 three-point shooting gave Phoenix useful production without requiring a high number of possessions.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Match Player Stats: What Decided the Game?

The most revealing part of the dallas mavericks vs phoenix suns match player stats is the contrast between Dallas’ free-throw advantage and Phoenix’s three-point and assist advantage.

At first glance, Dallas appears to have several statistical advantages.

The Mavericks:

• Shot 32 free throws
• Made 32 free throws
• Scored 52 points in the paint
• Had 26 fast-break points
• Shot 48.1 percent overall

Phoenix:

• Made 16 three-pointers
• Recorded 32 assists
• Grabbed 18 offensive rebounds
• Scored 24 second-chance points
• Built a 31-point lead

The game therefore came down to different forms of offensive efficiency.

Phoenix won the perimeter math

Phoenix attempted 50 threes and made 16.

Dallas attempted 22 and made only five.

The 11-made-three difference is enormous.

Even though Dallas got to the free-throw line 35 more times, Phoenix’s outside shooting created a powerful scoring counterweight.

This is also why looking only at field-goal percentage can be misleading.

Both teams shot about 48 percent from the field. If someone looked only at that figure, the teams might appear almost identical offensively.

They were not.

Phoenix generated far more value from three-point range.

Dallas won the free-throw battle by a huge margin

Dallas attempted 44 free throws.

Phoenix attempted only nine.

That is a 35-attempt difference.

Dallas made 32 free throws, meaning the Mavericks scored nearly 29 percent of their total points from the foul line.

Phoenix, by comparison, made only six free throws.

This unusual disparity explains why Dallas could recover from such a large deficit.

The Mavericks repeatedly found ways to score without relying on three-point shooting.

However, free throws could not completely compensate for Phoenix’s perimeter production and offensive rebounding.

Phoenix dominated the assist battle

Phoenix had 32 assists.

Dallas had 18.

That 14-assist difference is one of the clearest signs of how differently the teams generated offense.

Gillespie alone produced eight assists.

Booker added six.

Ighodaro and several other Suns players contributed multiple assists as well.

Dallas had no player with more than three assists.

That does not mean Dallas had no individual creators. Flagg and Marshall both scored efficiently in stretches, but the overall offense was less connected.

Phoenix created more second chances

The Suns collected 18 offensive rebounds.

Dallas collected eight.

That 10-rebound difference produced a major second-chance scoring advantage.

Phoenix scored 24 second-chance points.

Dallas scored 13.

This is a classic example of why raw field-goal percentage does not tell the whole story. A missed shot can become less damaging if the offense retrieves the rebound and gets another attempt.

Phoenix repeatedly created those extra possessions.

The 31-Point Lead Was the Story Behind the Final Score

Phoenix’s biggest lead was 31 points.

The Suns led 61-30 late in the second quarter, and the game appeared to be heading toward a comfortable blowout.

But Dallas changed the game after halftime.

The Mavericks finished the fourth quarter with 36 points while Phoenix scored 24.

That 12-point fourth-quarter advantage was not enough to erase the deficit, but it demonstrated that the final nine-point margin understated how dominant Phoenix had been earlier.

The quarter-by-quarter scoring makes the sequence clear:

Quarter	Dallas	Phoenix
First	16	36
Second	32	29
Third	27	31
Fourth	36	24
Final	111	120

Phoenix outscored Dallas by 20 in the first quarter alone.

Dallas then outscored Phoenix by 12 in the fourth.

The result was a game with two very different halves.

Why Dallas’ Comeback Nearly Worked

Dallas did several things well after falling behind.

First, the Mavericks attacked the basket.

Their 44 free-throw attempts are evidence of that approach.

Second, Marshall became increasingly important as a scorer.

Third, Dallas used its size to generate interior opportunities.

Fourth, the Mavericks improved their defensive pressure enough to make Phoenix work harder for clean possessions.

The comeback became real when Dallas cut the margin to 115-109 with 2:09 remaining.

At that point, the Suns were under genuine pressure.

But Booker answered with a jumper, and Phoenix maintained enough composure to finish the game.

That sequence matters because it demonstrates the difference between reducing a deficit and eliminating it.

Dallas successfully changed the game’s momentum.

Phoenix successfully protected the remaining margin.

The Most Important Player Matchups

Cooper Flagg vs. Phoenix’s wing defenders

Flagg finished with 27 points, but Phoenix prevented him from becoming a high-volume three-point threat.

He attempted only one three-pointer.

That forced much of his scoring to come from two-point attempts and free throws.

The result was productive but demanding offense.

Naji Marshall vs. Phoenix’s perimeter defense

Marshall was arguably Dallas’ most efficient offensive player.

He shot 12-of-17 and scored 31.

His +5 plus-minus also indicates that his minutes were productive relative to the overall game flow.

For Dallas, Marshall was one of the main reasons the game remained competitive late.

Devin Booker vs. Dallas’ closing defense

Booker did not lead Phoenix in scoring, but his late-game shot making was important.

His 19 points were supplemented by six assists and two steals.

When the game tightened, Phoenix relied on his ability to create a shot.

That is exactly what happened during the final two minutes.

What the Player Stats Say About Both Teams

Dallas needs more offensive balance

Dallas had two major scoring performances from Marshall and Flagg.

Marshall scored 31.

Flagg scored 27.

The rest of the roster combined for 53.

That distribution can work when the two primary scorers are extremely efficient, but it becomes harder when the team makes only five threes.

Dallas also produced just 18 assists.

The offense therefore relied heavily on individual shot creation and free throws.

Phoenix had more ways to score

Phoenix had seven players score at least 10 points.

Brooks had 23.

Booker had 19.

Williams had 13.

O’Neale had 12.

Green had 12.

Dunn had 12.

Ighodaro had 10.

That balance made it difficult for Dallas to stop the Suns by focusing on one player.

Even when Brooks was less effective from three, other Phoenix players provided perimeter or interior scoring.

What the Stats Mean for the Season Series

Phoenix won both meetings between the teams during the 2025-26 regular season.

The first meeting ended Phoenix 123, Dallas 114 on November 13.

The second meeting ended Phoenix 120, Dallas 111 on February 10.

That gives Phoenix a 2-0 season-series advantage. The two wins also came by nine points each.

The similarity is noteworthy.

Phoenix repeatedly found enough offensive balance to beat Dallas, while the Mavericks were unable to convert strong individual scoring performances into a victory.

The February matchup also came during a difficult stretch for Dallas. The loss extended the Mavericks’ losing streak to eight games, according to the Associated Press and NBA reporting.

A Better Way to Read NBA Player Stats

A useful lesson from this game is that a box score should be read in layers.

Start with scoring

Identify the leading scorers, but do not stop there.

Marshall’s 31 and Flagg’s 27 were obvious.

Brooks’ 23 was important because of when he scored those points.

Then examine efficiency

Marshall’s 12-of-17 shooting is far more revealing than simply saying he scored 31.

Ighodaro’s 5-of-6 shooting also demonstrates how efficiently Phoenix converted its opportunities.

Then look at creation

Phoenix’s 32 assists compared with Dallas’ 18 explain a great deal about the offensive structure.

Then examine possession battles

Offensive rebounds, turnovers and free throws help reveal how many opportunities each team created.

Phoenix’s 18 offensive rebounds were particularly significant.

Finally, examine game context

A player who scores 20 points during a blowout may have less influence on the outcome than someone who scores 10 points during the final five minutes of a close game.

That is why Brooks’ first-quarter burst and Booker’s late-game shots deserve special attention.

Important Corrections to the Supplied Match Data

For readers comparing this article with another box score, several figures deserve clarification.

The supplied information listed Khris Middleton as scoring 31 points.

That is incorrect.

Naji Marshall scored 31 points, while Middleton scored 13. The official NBA statistical sheet confirms Marshall’s 31-point performance and Middleton’s 13-point total.

The supplied information also listed Dallas with 42 rebounds and Phoenix with 49.

The official box score records 53 rebounds for Dallas and 49 for Phoenix.

The discrepancy comes from how team rebounds are sometimes represented in different statistical summaries. The official NBA sheet lists Dallas with 42 player-attributed rebounds plus 11 team rebounds, producing 53 total rebounds, while Phoenix had 49 total rebounds.

Similarly, Phoenix’s turnover total is 14 in the official box score rather than 13.

These distinctions matter when publishing sports statistics because small differences can change interpretations of possession and efficiency.

Why the Three-Point Gap Matters More Than It Looks

Phoenix made 16 three-pointers.

Dallas made five.

That is a difference of 11 made threes.

Even before considering the different number of attempts, the scoring value is substantial.

Dallas made up some of that gap at the free-throw line, but the Suns’ ability to repeatedly generate three-point attempts created a much more powerful scoring ceiling.

Phoenix attempted 50 threes.

That volume tells us something about its offensive identity in this game.

The Suns were willing to keep shooting from outside even when some individual shooters struggled.

Brooks, for example, made only one of 10 three-point attempts.

O’Neale went four of seven.

Booker went three of seven.

Those complementary performances allowed Phoenix to absorb Brooks’ poor three-point percentage without losing its overall spacing advantage.

Why Dallas’ 48 Percent Shooting Was Not Enough

Dallas shot 48.1 percent.

That is a respectable team shooting percentage.

Yet the Mavericks lost by nine.

The explanation is that field-goal percentage does not account for the extra value of three-point shots.

A team can shoot the same overall percentage but score more efficiently if a larger share of its makes come from beyond the arc.

That is what happened here.

Phoenix’s 49 made field goals included 16 threes.

Dallas had 37 made field goals, but only five were threes.

So despite nearly identical overall shooting percentages, Phoenix generated more scoring from its successful field goals.

The Free-Throw Paradox

The game is also unusual because Dallas had an enormous free-throw advantage and still lost.

The Mavericks attempted 44.

Phoenix attempted nine.

Dallas made 32.

Phoenix made six.

Dallas therefore made 26 more free throws than Phoenix.

That would normally provide a major scoring advantage.

But Phoenix still won by nine.

The reason is that the Suns created enough value through three-point shooting, offensive rebounding and ball movement to offset Dallas’ free-throw edge.

This is one of the clearest examples of why individual statistics should always be connected to team-level statistics.

Final Assessment

The dallas mavericks vs phoenix suns match player stats show a game that was much closer at the finish than it was for most of the night.

Phoenix controlled the opening.

Dillon Brooks scored 15 points in the first quarter.

The Suns built a 31-point advantage.

Their three-point shooting was dramatically better.

Their ball movement was superior.

Their offensive rebounding created additional possessions.

Dallas then responded.

Naji Marshall scored 31.

Cooper Flagg added 27.

The Mavericks repeatedly attacked the basket and earned 44 free throws.

They scored 36 points in the fourth quarter and cut the Phoenix lead to six with just over two minutes left.

But the Suns had built enough of a cushion to survive.

Booker’s late shot making, Phoenix’s earlier three-point production and the team’s 32-assist performance ultimately separated the teams.

The final 120-111 score therefore does not tell the complete story.

The deeper story is a matchup between two different offensive approaches. Dallas leaned on individual scoring, interior pressure and free throws. Phoenix combined perimeter volume, passing, offensive rebounding and balanced scoring.

For anyone studying the box score, that contrast is the most useful takeaway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the top scorer in the Mavericks vs Suns game?

Naji Marshall led all Dallas players with 31 points. Phoenix was led by Dillon Brooks with 23 points. Cooper Flagg scored 27 for Dallas, while Devin Booker added 19 for Phoenix.

What was the final score of Mavericks vs Suns?

Phoenix defeated Dallas 120-111. The Suns led 36-16 after the first quarter and eventually built a 31-point lead before Dallas mounted its comeback.

How many points did Cooper Flagg score against Phoenix?

Cooper Flagg scored 27 points. He shot 8-of-20 from the field and made 11 of 14 free throws. He also had five rebounds and two assists.

How many points did Naji Marshall score?

Naji Marshall scored 31 points on 12-of-17 shooting. He also had four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Who led the Suns in assists?

Collin Gillespie led Phoenix with eight assists. He also had eight rebounds and five points. His +25 plus-minus was the best mark in the game.

Did Phoenix win both games against Dallas during the 2025-26 regular season?

Yes. Phoenix won both meetings, including a 123-114 victory on November 13 and a 120-111 victory on February 10. The Suns therefore finished the regular-season series 2-0.

Conclusion

The February 2026 meeting between Dallas and Phoenix is a strong example of why NBA box scores require context.

Dallas had the two highest individual scorers in the game from its side, with Naji Marshall scoring 31 and Cooper Flagg scoring 27. The Mavericks also dominated the free-throw attempt battle and finished with 52 points in the paint.

Phoenix, however, produced the more balanced offensive performance.

The Suns made 16 three-pointers, recorded 32 assists, collected 18 offensive rebounds and had seven players reach double figures. Dillon Brooks’ first-quarter scoring created the initial separation, while Devin Booker delivered important baskets when Dallas threatened to complete the comeback.

The most accurate reading of the game is therefore not that Phoenix simply shot better. Both teams shot about 48 percent overall. Phoenix won because its successful possessions generated more value through three-point shooting, passing and second chances, while Dallas depended more heavily on free throws and individual shot creation.

That combination allowed Phoenix to survive a dramatic Dallas comeback and complete a 2-0 season sweep.