Phoenix Suns – Dallas Mavericks: desperate for a win
The Suns and Mavericks meet for their second showdown this season. Both teams are slipping, but Phoenix needs a win like a team needs oxygen. Dallas look more focused on next year and the draft lottery; Phoenix still cling to a top-six spot and direct playoff hopes.
Phoenix Suns: must-win 
Devin Booker returned last game but it didn’t change the result — Suns fell to the 76ers, 103-109. Before that they lost to shorthanded Warriors, 97-101. Result: Minnesota jumped them in the standings and Phoenix now sit 7th in the West — Play-In territory if the season stopped today.
This one will be decided on defense. The Suns concede just 111.4 points per game and sit among the league’s best at number five in defensive points allowed. The top priority is shutting down Cooper Flagg, who’s been playing out of his mind lately.
INJURY REPORT : Cole Anthony (OUT) – Isaiah Livers (OUT) – Grayson Allen (OUT)
Dallas Mavericks: stop the skid 
Dallas haven’t won since 22 January, when they beat the Warriors 123-115. Since then they moved Anthony Davis at the deadline and have dropped seven straight. That slide is pushing them away from the Play-In and, if you squint, closer to the conference basement — which, frankly, could be the point if you’re eyeing the 2026 draft class.
Their schedule hasn’t been kind: two heavy defeats to the Spurs (123-135 and 125-138), losses to the Celtics (100-110), Rockets (107-111) and Hornets (121-123). All tough outs. Silver lining: Cooper Flagg. The rookie is on a tear, dropping 30-plus games and showing real growth since the season began.
INJURY REPORT : Klay Thompson (questionable)
NBA pick Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks to win or keep it within 10
Both teams are sliding. Phoenix get the edge tonight — home court and the deeper roster. Dallas, though, have shown they can hang tough even in losses, taking it to several top teams recently. Most likely outcome: Suns take care of business, but not a blowout.
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