Hardaway logged 22 points (9-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 105-98 loss to the Suns.
With Luka Doncic (ankle) held out of the contest, Hardaway took over as the Mavs' primary offensive option, leading the team with 23 field-goal attempts and 22 points. It was Hardaway's fourth performance of 20-plus points this season, though he has been inconsistent, also logging four contests with single-digit scoring. Overall, the veteran is averaging 15.1 points on the campaign, but he is shooting only 41.6 percent from the field.