The Phoenix Suns defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 129-109, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Footprint Center on Wednesday.

Neither team led by more than 10 points until the fourth quarter but a 23-2 run in that quarter made this a lopsided result. In fact, the Suns rode a 40-26 fourth quarter to their victory, getting their lead up to 27 points at times. Phoenix shot 65 percent from the field and 52 percent from three-point range while holding Dallas to 46 percent from the field and 42 percent from long range. The Suns out-rebounded the Mavericks, 34-25, while out-assisting them, 28-19. They also out-blocked them, 6-1.

The Mavericks (0-2) were led by Luka Doncic, tallying 35 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Reggie Bullock amassed 16 points and four rebounds. Jalen Brunson missed nine of his 12 shots to finish with nine points, five rebounds and two assists. Spencer Dinwiddie led the bench with 11 points and two assists.

The Suns (2-0) were led by Devin Booker and his 30 points, four rebounds and four assists. Chris Paul collected 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Jae Crowder accrued 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Mikal Bridges had 11 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals. Cameron Johnson led the bench with nine points, two rebounds and two assists.

Dallas will play host in Game 3 on Friday.