Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are currently placed 10th in the Western Conference with a 32-32 record and 3rd in the Southwest Division. They are currently on a 4-game losing streak and have a record of 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Dallas Mavericks are experiencing a roller coaster of a season with so many injuries to the roster. After the trade of Luka, it's Kyrie Irving whose season came to an end with a torn ACL during Monday's loss against the Sacramento Kings.

The Mavericks have been performing well overall, averaging 114.5 points per game offensively (13th in the league), 43.8 rebounds (20th overall), a mere 25.3 assists per game (22nd overall), and allowing opponents 114.1 points per game(17th overall). With the addition of Anthony Davis, we should see a difference in their stats for the future. Anthony Davis averages 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. After the trade of Luka, Anthony Davis made his debut for the Mavericks where he scored  26 points to go with 16 boards and 3 blocks. He also had 7 assists in that game. Unfortunately, Davis suffered a non-contact injury in the game and is expected to be sidelined for a month. Kyrie Irving is averaging  24.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals a game and was named as a replacement for Anthony Davis as an All-Star reserve, making him a 9X All-Star.

Injuries have been a sign of concern for the Dallas side. They currently have 4 of their starters injured. Dwight Powell, Dereck Lively II, Caleb Martin, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford are the players currently injured from the Dallas roster. Daniel Gafford with a grade 3 right MCL sprain will be out for a minimum of 6 weeks. Dereck Lively II is out for at least 4 weeks and Anthony Davis will miss at least a month. The starting lineup is expected to feature Dante Exum as point guard, Klay Thompson as shooting guard, Max Christie as small forward, and Naji Marshall and Kessler Edwards as power forward and center, respectively.

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are currently positioned 11th in the Western Conference with a 29-34 record, and their performance has begun to falter as the 2024-25 season progresses. The Arizona team started the season strong in October, achieving four wins and one loss. However, their record in November was evened out with seven wins and seven losses. The month of January saw a resurgence, as they have won 10 games and lost 5 games. However, the Phoenix Suns managed to win just three games in February, recording 3-10. The Suns remain in the hunt for the play-in spots, but they will need a significant effort in the second half of the season to reclaim an automatic playoff spot in the very packed Western Conference. Currently, they sit fifth in the Pacific Division ranking.

Kevin Durant leads the team in points scored, as the veteran is averaging 26.9 points per game, along with 6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. In the recently concluded all-star games, Kevin Durant made his 15th all-star appearance. Devin Booker has also been a key contributor, starting 56 games and averaging 25.9 points, 6.9 assists, and 4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns average 114.3points per game, ranking 14th in the league, and they have a 27.8 assist ratio per game, which is the 10th-best in the league. They are a solid shooting team, connecting on 55.0% of their two-point attempts and 37.5% of their three-point shots. However, their defense has been a weak point, allowing 116.5 points per game, placing them 24th in the league. In terms of acquiring boards the Phoenix Suns have been lacking in this department averaging a mere 42.6 rebounds which ranks them 26th in the league. 

Recently, the Suns are dealing with just a single player sidelined due to injury. Cody Martin will miss the game due to his injury. As a result, they will need to adjust their starting lineup including, Tyus Jones as a point guard, Devin Booker as a shooting guard, Royce O’Neale as a small forward, Kevin Durant as a power forward, and Nick Richards in place of Nurkic as center.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Match Prediction & Analysis

The Dallas Mavericks will be low on confidence lately, losing games without their star players, while the Phoenix Suns, even after having their main 5 in the court, are finding it difficult to win games. In terms of the ATS record, the Phoenix Suns side falls under the bottom five teams with a 23-39-1 record and a 37.1% cover while the Dallas Mavericks have a far better record with a 31-31-2 record and a 50% cover.

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Player Stats

DALLAS MAVERICKS vs PHOENIX SUNS
Winning Prediction

The Phoenix Suns will be considered the favourites with the likes of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in their squad. The Dallas Mavericks, filled with injury, have to rely on a lot of things to go right to win this game.

Phoenix Suns to Win!

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