Jaden McDaniels drops a playoff career-high 25 points and Minnesota outscores Phoenix 55-42 in the 2nd half of Game 2.

Luka Doncic steps up down the stretch to power Dallas' 96-93 win that spoiled Kawhi Leonard's return to the lineup.

Indiana evens the series at 1-1 heading back home behind Pascal Siakam's 37-point, 11-rebound outburst.

Defensive ace Jaden McDaniels scores 25 points while helping to hold the Suns below 100 for the 2nd straight game.

The 4th-year guard set career highs in scoring (25.9), assists (6.2) and steals (1.0) while making his 1st All-Star Game.