The big picture

Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; Dallas Mavericks are 12th. Dallas Mavericks are the side higher up the table.

Phoenix Suns are 3–9 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.8 points for and 118.6 against.

Dallas Mavericks are 6–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.8 points for and 114.2 against.

Form

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

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

Head to head

These sides have met 113 times on our records since 2001: Phoenix Suns 58, Dallas Mavericks 55.

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 Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (21.8 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.4 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (22.7 points a game, 76 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (20.6 points a game, 30 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Mortgage Matchup Center

Phoenix Suns have won 9 of their last 19 at Mortgage Matchup Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Dallas Mavericks have the edge.