Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction: The Suns are improved, the Mavs are struggling

The NBA trade deadline is here and we have seen quite a riveting season fielding various memorable moments. We will soon see a bunch of trades being pulled off as it is high time that we make adjustments. Therefore, we need to keep a close eye on things. Anyway, in this NBA Regular Season, the Phoenix Suns are going to take the Dallas Mavericks.

The Suns come into this game after defeating the Hornets 126:97 as Cameron Johnson dipped in 24 points. The Suns have won four in a row and they have done a great job of recovering after losing nine of their ten games. Thanks to that, they have won 25 and have lost 24 games thus far. After losing Devin Booker, they have struggled on the offensive end but have played some amazing ball lately.

This season has been a disappointing one considering the team won 64 games last season and is now staring at a much lower ranking. This is because of the injuries to Booker, Johnson, Paul, and Payne. Last season, Phoenix had one of the healthiest rosters, and also Jae Crowder gave depth to the unit before his divorce from the squad. Anyway, will the Suns pull some trades to better the depth?

The Mavericks enter the affair after losing 126:127 despite a 41 points and 15 rebounds night. This was the second loss in a row and Dallas has now lost six of their last eight games, due to which, they have now been reduced to 25 wins and 24 losses. The inconsistencies at the offensive end have now carried over to the defense and after being an elite defense last season, things have changed for the Mavs.

Luka Doncic is having his usual MVP-styled season but the trajectory of the season means he isn’t going to achieve the award. Jalen Brunson’s departure has taken away a major scoring option. Spencer Dinwiddie and Christian Wood have had some substantial scoring efforts but overall, the team’s lack of depth has hurt them. Mavs are now heading into a tricky territory and need some trades for sure.

• Suns: OUT: Cameron Payne, Devin Booker, Landry Shamet. PROBABLE: Deandre Ayton;
• Mavericks: OUT: Maxi Kleber, Christian Wood.

• Expected Leading Scorers: Luka Doncic(30+ Points), Mikal Bridges(24-31 Points);
• Expected Leading Rebounders: Luka Doncic(11-15 Rebounds), Bismack Biyombo(8-11 Rebounds);
• Expected Leading Playmakers: Chris Paul(10-13 Assists), Luka Doncic(7-10 Assists).

The Mavericks have done an awful job of defending these days while their offense is overly dependent upon Luka Doncic. On the other hand, the Suns have been playing better than before and the return of Cam Johnson and Chris Paul has given them considerable fuel for sure. However, I feel this fuel won’t be enough against the Mavs and I predict a 119:113 win in favor of the Mavs.