The Dallas Mavericks will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup.
Dallas enters the game with a 25-54 record after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers. Phoenix enters with a 43-36 record after losing to the Houston Rockets.
Mavericks Injury Report
The Mavericks have eight players listed on their injury report, including Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson.
Flagg is listed as probable despite a left wrist sprain. Thompson is listed as doubtful due to rest and is expected to miss the game.
Daniel Gafford is doubtful with a right shoulder impingement, and Naji Marshall is doubtful with a left hip contusion. Both are expected to miss the game.
Caleb Martin (right plantar fascia strain) and P.J. Washington (left elbow sprain) are also doubtful. Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II have been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Suns Injury Update
The Suns have three players listed on their injury report, including Mark Williams and Grayson Allen.
Williams has been ruled out due to left foot injury management. Haywood Highsmith will miss his 11th straight game due to right knee injury management.
Allen has been listed as questionable due to a right quad contusion.
Key Performers in Previous Games
In the Mavericks’ loss to the Clippers, Cooper Flagg recorded 25 points and nine rebounds. Marvin Bagley III added 21 points and nine rebounds.
Devin Booker led the Suns in their loss to the Rockets with 31 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Mark Williams recorded 19 points and eight rebounds.
Possible Line-up Changes for Phoenix
With Williams sidelined, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach could be in line for increased roles.
The Mavericks and Suns face off at 10:00 p.m. ET.