Anthony Edwards continues to be a handful for the Suns, who now sit on the edge of a devastating playoff exit.
Khris Middleton goes from questionable to spectacular in Game 3, but Tyrese Halibuton delivers the overtime winner.
The Mavs' bigs do damage on both ends vs. LA, Kyrie Irving delivers in the 2nd half again and Dallas protects home court.
Despite missing the 2024 playoffs, these teams have cause to believe things might turn around quickly in 2024-25.
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