The first big slate of the NBA season has some intriguing games, including a nationally televised rematch from the 2022 NBA postseason. The Dallas Mavericks are traveling to take on the Phoenix Suns, rekindling their second-round matchup.
The Mavericks won that series in seven games, going on the road to the arena they are set to play in tonight in Game 7 and blowing the doors off of the Suns. Phoenix is hoping for better results tonight as they seek some revenge on Dallas.
How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns
Date: October 19th, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ
TV Channel: ESPN
Radio: 97.1 FM The Freak, Zona MX 99.1 FM (DAL), 98.7 Arizona’s Sports Radio Station/KSUN La Mejor 1400 AM/106.5 FM (PHO)
Injury Report For Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report: Davis Bertans – Out (Right Knee Effusion), Tyler Dorsey – Out (G League Two-Way), Maxi Kleber – Questionable (Non-Covid Illness), Frank Ntilikina – Out (Right Ankle Effusion)
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Jae Crowder – Out (Not With Team), Landry Shamet – Out (Left Hip Strain)
Expected Starting Lineups For Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns
Dallas Mavericks Expected Starting Lineup: G Luka Doncic, G Spencer Dinwiddie, F Reggie Bullock, F Dorian Finney-Smith, C JaVale McGee
Phoenix Suns Expected Starting Lineup: G Chris Paul, G Devin Booker, F Mikal Bridges, F Cam Johnson, C Deandre Ayton
Betting Odds For Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns
Spread: Suns -4.5
Over/Under Total: 218 Points
Moneylines: Mavericks +152, Suns -180
The Mavericks and Suns are both going to look a little different tonight than they did when they faced off in the postseason.
Each team is without a key contributor from that game as Jalen Brunson left the Mavericks in free agency for the New York Knicks and Jae Crowder is away from the Suns awaiting a trade.
Dallas’ ball-handling depth is very thin currently, as the recently signed Facundo Campazzo could be the backup point guard with Frank Ntilikina sidelined. The Mavericks are going to look to put pressure on the Suns’ frontcourt as they have a done of depth there even with Davis Bertans out and Maxi Kleber questionable.
There have been a lot of issues the Suns have had to deal with this season, so they will assuredly be happy about getting back on the floor. They have a chance to set the tone for the season with a statement game against the Mavericks.
