Good thing about their conflict is they don't really settle in a physical violence, but they put up numbers and fill the stat sheet and outplaying each other. That's what the fans wants to see between an individual rivalry.
Phoenix and Mavs had a good game as well as the superstars for both teams. Looking forward for both of these teams in the playoffs. Hope they'll have to face each other in a 7 game series.
They're both funny and making good entertainment for the league and that's how it should be when players wanted to compete with one another not putting their rivalry up to the point they hate each other outside the court. after all, this is just a game and they are playing very well to represent their team which is really their main goal and at the same time, to make some name for themselves and not cause any trouble. As I read some comments on social media, everyone wanted to see them playing in the NBA playoffs in a 7 games series which is really a good idea.
Both of them are very sophisticated players. They are not going to engage in any physical contact. But of course, they are going to try to outperform each other and put on a great show for the fans, that's how it should be.
They also understand that this is just a game. I believe they are very well known for the Poole incident that happened. So they are going to try to show that they are better than the other by putting on a great performance and of course giving a stern look whenever they do an unbelievable dunk.