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Steve McNair death ruled a murder-suicide
Thursday, July 9
Jason Terry added 19 points and Jose Barea, given a start at the shooting guard position, had 18.
Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 28 points, but the Suns fell for the fourth straight time. Steve Nash, after sitting out a game with the flu, had 20 points and 10 assists. Shaquille O'Neal was limited to four points.
The Mavericks had a nine-point lead after one quarter and opened the second period with an 8-2 run.
Phoenix has lost four in a row, its longest skid of the season.