Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, Suns' Devin Booker go face-to-face in game's final moments

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Things got chippy between two NBA stars on Sunday as Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker were face-to-face jawing at each other at the end of the 130-126 Suns win. 

With six seconds left in the game, the Suns were leading 128-126 with the Mavericks in possession of the ball. Of course, for a shot of this magnitude to tie the game, it was in Doncic’s hands. 

But he wasn’t able to see it through the hoop as his four-foot layup rimmed out and Kevin Durant scooped up the rebound to force a foul for free throws to ice it. 

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Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball as Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns defends in the first half of the game at American Airlines Center on March 5, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

As Durant came down and Doncic fouled him, the latter couldn’t believe the shot didn’t go in. Doncic also heard something that Booker said, which led to him quickly getting in his face before needing to be separated. 

After referee review, Doncic and Booker were hit with technical fouls that offset. Durant eventually hit both free throws and won the game for Phoenix. 

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When it was time for post-game interviews, both Doncic and Booker spoke to the situation as reporters were curious what was said. Doncic noted Booker talking to him prior to that shot happening, but said he couldn’t divulge the details or he might get himself or Booker fined. 

However, he did throw a slight jab at the Suns’ star. 

"It’s a competitive game. It’s all good. Next time,