The big picture

Dallas Mavericks come in 12th on the ladder; Phoenix Suns are 22nd. Dallas Mavericks have the higher position to protect.

Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.

Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.

Form

Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.

Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.

Head to head

These sides have met 109 times on our records since 2001: Dallas Mavericks 55, Phoenix Suns 54.

Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 112–107 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Phoenix Suns have won the last four against Dallas Mavericks.

Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Mavericks by 33 points in 2021-22 (123–90).

Players to watch

For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).

At American Airlines Center

Dallas Mavericks have won 5 of their last 16 at American Airlines Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Dallas Mavericks go in as clear favourites.