WATCH: Jusuf Nurkic relieved to rebound from the Suns’ tough loss to the Lakers with a double-double against the Mavericks.
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was thrilled to move past a tough night against the Los Angeles Lakers, bouncing back with 18 points and 14 rebounds in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. He praised Luka Doncic as a “cheat code” after Doncic scored 40 points in the Suns’ 114-102 victory.
Nurkic shot 7-for-12 from the field, displaying relentless effort in the paint, especially during the Suns’ home opener. In contrast, he struggled against the Lakers, managing only four points on 1-for-5 shooting with four turnovers.
With the win, Phoenix improved to 2-1 on the season and will have a chance to avenge their loss to the Lakers when the teams meet again on Monday.
The Phoenix Suns managed to fend off Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, winning 114-102 to improve their record to 2-1 for the season.
Kevin Durant delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 31 points. With support from Jusuf Nurkic, who added 18 points and 14 rebounds, the Suns seem to be regaining their momentum after a tough loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
Despite the absence of Bradley Beal, the Suns effectively moved the ball and received contributions from multiple players, even though Devin Booker is still trying to find his shooting rhythm. Nevertheless, the team appeared to hit its stride on Saturday, demonstrating their depth and versatility. Their ability to adapt in Beal’s absence bodes well for their chemistry as the season progresses.
