Game Overview
The Dallas Mavericks face the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup on February 10, 2026. This is the second meeting of the season, with the Suns hosting at the Footprint Center (also known as Mortgage Matchup Center) in Phoenix, Arizona. Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET, and the game will be broadcast on KFAA, AZFamily, Suns+, and regionally on other networks.
Injury Report
The Mavericks are hampered by key absences, exacerbating their recent skid. The Suns also have notable injuries but maintain better depth.
- Dallas Mavericks:
- Kyrie Irving (Out – Knee): Expected back after All-Star break (Feb 20).
- Dereck Lively II (Out – Foot): Long-term, post-surgery; return targeted for next season (Oct 1).
- Khris Middleton (Day-to-Day – Recently Traded): Hoping to debut Tuesday; monitor status.
- Phoenix Suns:
- Grayson Allen (Out – Knee): Re-evaluated after All-Star break (Feb 19).
- Isaiah Livers (Out – Shoulder): Re-evaluated after All-Star break (Feb 19).
- Cole Anthony (Out – Not With Team): Ruled out for recent games; expected back Feb 10.
No new injuries reported as of February 9, 2026; check for updates near tip-off.
Player Matchups
Without Irving, the Mavericks lean heavily on Luka Doncic (averaging 28.5 PPG, 9.2 APG, 8.1 RPG) to orchestrate against Devin Booker (26.8 PPG, 6.4 APG), who could exploit Dallas’ perimeter defense. Kevin Durant (25.4 PPG, 6.7 RPG) matches up against PJ Washington or rookie Cooper Flagg, testing the Mavs’ frontcourt depth with Lively out. Klay Thompson (for Mavs) vs. Bradley Beal (if healthy) adds shooting firepower, but Phoenix’s paint presence with Jusuf Nurkic (11.2 RPG) could dominate rebounds against Maxi Kleber. The Suns’ balanced attack (113.8 PPG) favors them over Dallas’ struggling offense (108.0 PPG without Irving).
Recent Team Forms
The Mavericks are in freefall, while the Suns are holding steady in playoff contention.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is 0-10 in their last 10 games, on a 7-game losing streak, averaging 108.0 PPG while allowing 116.5 PPG. They rank near the bottom in road performance (5-16 away).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Notes |
| Feb 8, 2026 | @ SA | L | 125-138 | Defensive collapse. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | vs SA | L | 123-135 | High-scoring loss. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | vs BOS | L | 100-110 | Struggled against elite defense. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | @ HOU | L | 107-111 | Close but turnover-prone. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | vs CHA | L | 121-123 | Late-game meltdown. |
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix is 5-5 in their last 10, averaging 113.8 PPG and allowing 111.4 PPG. They are strong at home (17-9).
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Notes |
| Feb 8, 2026 | vs PHI | L | 103-109 | Tight defensive battle. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | vs GS | L | 97-101 | Low-scoring affair. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | @ POR | W | 130-125 | Offensive explosion. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | vs LAC | L | 93-117 | Blown out at home. |
| Jan 31, 2026 | vs CLE | W | 126-113 | Balanced win. |
Series History
The Suns hold a commanding all-time regular-season lead at 101-79 over the Mavericks in 180 meetings. In playoffs, Dallas leads 2-1 in series (10-9 in games). This season, Phoenix is 1-0 after a 123-114 road win on November 12, 2025, led by Booker’s 26 points; the Suns have won 6 of the last 9 overall. Dallas is 2-5 in their last 7 against Phoenix.
Betting Trends
- Suns are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games but 17-10 ATS at home.
- Mavericks are 1-9 ATS in their last 10, failing to cover during their losing streak.
- Over has hit in 3 of Suns’ last 5 games and 8 of 26 home games.
- Mavericks games have gone under in 6 of last 10 due to offensive woes.
Game Odds
Dallas Mavericks 227.5
Phoenix Suns – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, February 9, 2026
