The flame on the Suns postseason hopes burned out long ago but the embers were extinguished again in Dallas.
Just like a year ago, Suns power forward Markieff Morris missed a potential tying 3-pointer at the end. Just like all year, the Suns failed in the crunch in a fitting 107-104 loss to the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
The Suns fell to 4-12 in games decided by three points or fewer and dropped below .500 at 39-40 for the first time since Dec. 19.