Friday, March 9, 2012

Suns get 1st win over Mavericks in 9 tries

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) goes up against Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) goes up against Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) spins around Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks' Vincer Carter (25) shoots against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nsh (13) drives against Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter, left, drives past Phoenix Suns' Jared Dudley during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 8, 2012, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

(AP) ? Jared Dudley scored 12 of his 18 points in a third-quarter comeback and Phoenix held on to beat Dallas 96-94 on Thursday night, the Suns' first victory over the Mavericks in nine tries.

Grant Hill scored 10 of his 15 points in the second half for Phoenix, but missed two free throws with 15.4 seconds left. Dallas had two chances after that, but Rodrique Beauboi missed a driving layup, then couldn't hit an 18-foot jumper at the buzzer.

Marcin Gortat added 16 points and 12 rebounds as the Suns won their fourth straight home game, their longest streak in nearly two years. Steve Nash had 11 points and 11 assists.

Vince Carter and Dirk Nowitzki had 18 points apiece for Dallas in the Mavericks' fifth road loss in a row.

Associated Press

Source: http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/347875155d53465d95cec892aeb06419/Article_2012-03-09-BKN-Mavericks-Suns/id-9bbdf0191d9a4a57bdd760e30873d046

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