Zaza Pachulia’s “Dallas Mavericks” held another pre-season match, hosted “Phoenix Suns” and lost 87:99. The captain of the Georgian national team was one of the best with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Pachulia was not in lineup and in 20 minutes scored 3 2 pointers of 5, all four free throws, 1 assist, 1 steal, had 3 turnovers and got 3 personal fouls.

Pachulia shone at the final second of the first quarter, when he scored the most difficult two-pointer from the average distance, during the time when 3 opponents were blocking. It is interesting that the commentator compared Pachulia with Larry Bird in this episode (VIDEO).

By this throw, “Mavericks” won the first quarter 31:20 and ended the second half with 13-point advantage. After the break, the advantage of the visitors became clear and gained convincing victory.

“Mavericks” has lost all nine meetings in the preparatory period. The club of the Georgian will have the next meeting on October 24 against “Chicago Bulls”.