The Dallas Mavericks are on a seven-game losing streak as they prepare to face the Phoenix Suns. The Mavericks are struggling, with a record of 19-33 and 12th place in the Western Conference. The Suns, on the other hand, are in seventh place with a record of 31-22. The Mavericks have a challenging task ahead, as they are 11-23 against conference opponents and have been outscored by 3.0 points per game. The Suns, however, have a strong record against Western Conference teams, standing at 21-15. The teams will meet for the second time this season, with the Suns winning the last matchup on November 13 by a score of 123-114. The Suns' top performers include Collin Gillespie, who averages 13.6 points and 4.7 assists, and Dillon Brooks, who has been on fire with 22.1 points over the last 10 games. For the Mavericks, P.J. Washington leads the way with 14.1 points per game and 7.1 rebounds, while Cooper Flagg has been scoring 22.0 points and grabbing 6.6 rebounds over the same period. The Suns have a slight edge in shooting percentage, at 46.0% from the field, compared to the Mavericks' 47.0%. However, the Mavericks' opponents have a higher shooting percentage of 46.8%. The Suns have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, averaging 109.0 points, 41.9 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 9.9 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have a 3-7 record, with averages of 116.6 points, 46.9 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.2 steals, and 5.0 blocks per game. The Suns have a few injury concerns, with Isaiah Livers, Cole Anthony, and Grayson Allen listed as day-to-day. The Mavericks are also dealing with injuries, with Dereck Lively II out for the season and Khris Middleton and Kyrie Irving listed as day-to-day. The game will be a test of resilience and determination for both teams as they look to break their losing streaks.
