Despite A Big Night From Luka Doncic Phoenix Uses Guard Depth Deandre Aytons Play

Suns' dominant Game 1 win: 5 key takeaways

Despite a big night from Luka Doncic, Phoenix uses guard depth, Deandre Ayton's play

The Mavericks jumped out to a 57-27 lead over the top-seeded Phoenix Suns on Sunday night and never looked back on their way to a 123-90 victory.

Here are five takeaways from the Suns' impressive Game 1 win:

1. Guard play: The Suns' backcourt was excellent in Game 1, with Chris Paul leading the way with 21 points and 11 assists. Devin Booker added 20 points, and Mikal Bridges had 16.
2. Deandre Ayton's dominance: Ayton was a force in the paint, finishing with 22 points and 16 rebounds. He was also a major factor on the defensive end, blocking three shots.
3. Ball movement: The Suns had 27 assists on their 45 made field goals, a sign of their unselfish play. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense, which made them difficult to guard.
4. Defense: The Suns' defense was stifling in Game 1, holding the Mavericks to just 36.5% shooting from the field. They were also able to force 15 turnovers.
5. Home-court advantage: The Suns have now won 10 straight games at home in the playoffs. They will look to continue that streak in Game 2 on Tuesday night.