The Dallas Mavericks are on a seven-game losing streak as they prepare to face the Phoenix Suns. The Mavericks are in desperate need of a win to break their losing streak and improve their record. The Suns, on the other hand, are looking to maintain their strong performance against Western Conference opponents. With a 21-15 record against teams above .500, the Suns have a solid foundation to build on. The Mavericks, however, are struggling, with a 11-23 record against conference opponents and a 3.0-point deficit per game. The Suns have a slight edge in shooting percentage, with a 46.0% field goal percentage compared to the Mavericks' 46.5%. 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. Top performers for the Suns include Collin Gillespie, who is averaging 13.6 points and 4.7 assists, and Dillon Brooks, who has been on fire with 22.1 points per game over the last 10 games. For the Mavericks, P.J. Washington is leading the way with 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, while Cooper Flagg has been a standout with 22.0 points and 6.6 rebounds over the last 10 games. The Suns have a strong record in their last 10 games, going 5-5 with an impressive average of 109.0 points, 41.9 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 9.9 steals, and 3.2 blocks per game. The Mavericks, however, have struggled in their last 10 games, going 3-7 with an average of 116.6 points, 46.9 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.2 steals, and 5.0 blocks per game. Injuries are a concern for both teams, with the Suns dealing with shoulder and knee issues and the Mavericks facing a season-ending foot injury to Dereck Lively II and a knee injury to Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks will need to find a way to stop the Suns' strong performance and break their losing streak. The question remains: can the Mavericks turn things around and end their seven-game skid?
