The Mavericks defeated the Suns 140-116 on Sunday afternoon, pushing Phoenix further out of playoff contention.

The Suns are now four games behind the Mavericks for the final playoff berth in the Western Conference with just five games left.

Dirk Nowitzki led Dallas with 28 points, and Jason Kidd notched 19 points and 20 assists in the victory.

A loss to New Orleans on Wednesday could officially end Phoenix's playoff hopes.