Phoenix Suns fans left stunned after no-show in Game 7 loss to Mavs

May 15, 2022, 7:06 PM | Updated: 10:21 pm

Arizona Sports

Welp. Nobody saw that coming.

The Phoenix Suns failed to even show up in their 123-90 loss in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center on Sunday.

A win would have sent the Valley’s oldest professional sports franchise to its second consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance, but the Suns may have played one of the worst games in franchise history.

Trailing 57-27 at halftime, Dallas’ Luka Doncic had 27 points himself.

Phoenix All-Star guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker didn’t hit their first field goals until the third quarter.

With Suns fans heartbroken after a franchise-best 64-18 record in the regular season en route to the No. 1 seed and homecourt advantage in the playoffs, the crowd was heard booing the team while many more left the game well before the final buzzer.

Social media also sounded off on the Suns’ abysmal performance on Sunday:

.@PHXSkyHarbor hey how you holding up? pic.twitter.com/uNHj7WhfPQ

— DFW Airport (@DFWAirport) May 16, 2022

We might have to hit the running clock for the remainder of this game. pic.twitter.com/OVoB7Pwony

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) May 16, 2022

Last ITYSL gif of the season, I think.

Recap of Game 7, Suns/Mavs. pic.twitter.com/H1ijHpzYnu

— Kevin Zimmerman (@KZimmermanAZ) May 16, 2022

Figured out what happend to the Suns:

The Monstars are back pic.twitter.com/6khqDcpyfE

— Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) May 16, 2022

"Deep in the heart of Texas!" 🎶@SHAQ serenaded Chuck at halftime 🤣 pic.twitter.com/NEI7cyWs1n

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 16, 2022

r/Suns moderators really set their subreddit to private pic.twitter.com/IF9CQvpuZt

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 16, 2022

Only way Suns could crash harder is if someone makes an NFT of this game

— myles brown (@mdotbrown) May 16, 2022

pic.twitter.com/qynn36bmLp

— Jordan Byrd (@jordanLbyrd) May 16, 2022

Someone should check up on this guy pic.twitter.com/eyEIJJrWa0

— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) May 16, 2022

Scott Foster seeing CP3 lose without him 😂 pic.twitter.com/hR0mqV2Dx3

— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) May 16, 2022

NBA fans checking into Mavs-Suns: pic.twitter.com/mt4yqv4P0U

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 16, 2022

Damn

— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) May 16, 2022

Told y’all LuKA

— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) May 16, 2022

What u mean deserve why does he deserves it more?? https://t.co/Y0t0Sxbabu

— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) May 16, 2022

Luka is laughing at the Suns … who deserve to be laughed at.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 16, 2022

This is reminding me of Dallas’ sweep of the Lakers in 2011. Just an absolutely unbelievable demolition in the close out game.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) May 16, 2022

That's Vinny! Always looking on the bright side. https://t.co/Ptp1qjV6Yf

— Dave Burns (@Burnsy987) May 16, 2022

I just asked the boss if we can cancel all sports reports on @AZMorningNews tomorrow

— Jim Sharpe (@JimSharpe) May 16, 2022

I will never not be stunned by this.

— Ashley Brewer (@ESPNAshley) May 16, 2022

This is horrible. Hard to watch

— Jody Jackson (@Jody_Jackson) May 16, 2022

40 piece. @Suns, plz. pic.twitter.com/Co9bwnmyXi

— Drake Hills (@LiveLifeDrake) May 16, 2022

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Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball against Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) passes against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) looks to pass against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks for a foul call against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton and Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell, left, tip-off to start the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) celebrates his three-pointer as Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) looks away during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson looks at the scoreboard during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3)knocks the ball loose from Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) dunks over Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul defends against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) drives past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic embraces Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, after Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic , right, embraces former Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki after Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker looks towards his bench during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks players celebrate during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and players celebrate during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks fans cheer during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives as Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) defends during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

A Phoenix Suns fan watches during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates on the bench during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic smiles on the bench during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) leaves the court after Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson drives as Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee (00) and guard Devin Booker defend during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) smiles after making a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns players watch from the bench during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, greets teammates during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks players cheer during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges greets head coach Monty Williams as he leaves the game during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, forward Jae Crowder (99) and center JaVale McGee react to a call during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and guard Devin Booker (1) look towards their bench during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) points after a three pointer against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Phoenix. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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