D210's Norrelle Dickson gets player reaction from Phoenix Suns Steve Nash after MavsSuns Game 01.04.12. Dallas Maverick defeat the Phoenix Sun 98-89. Mavs Dirk Nowitzki played in his 1,000th career regular-season game against Phoenix on Wednesday, becoming the 98th player in NBA history to accomplish the feat. Nowitzki ranks 11th among active players in regular-season games played. With the win, Dallas improved to 661-339 all-time in the regular season with Nowitzki in the lineup.