The Phoenix Suns got the better of the Dallas Mavericks after a 130-126 road win that had heated moments.
Devin Booker provoked Luka Doncic after his missed potential game-tying layup that the latter did not like. The two, who have a history of bad blood with each other, came face-to-face.
After being separated and the final buzzer sounded, Booker and Kyrie Irving had a verbal exchange before exiting the court.
The Phoenix guard who had the last laugh finished with 36 points while his newest offensive partner Kevin Durant dropped a game-high 37 points.
Meanwhile, Doncic scored 34, while Irving tallied 30.
Aside from the Doncic-Booker faceoff, this was the first time Durant and Irving faced each other since they requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.
Their game poked the eyes of the NBA world as they craved a Suns-Mavs duel in the playoffs.
