Phoenix @ Dallas picks

Naji Marshall has made a mere 14.3% of his shots from downtown this season, significantly less than his 43.2 mark last season. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting PFs have totaled 0.9 three-pointers per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Suns, identifying this as a difficult matchup. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last season's 32.7 clip, Luka Doncic's points per game have decreased this season to 28.6. Relative to last year's 47.6% rate, Luka Doncic's scoring prowess has been reduced this year to 40.2%. This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have averaged 12.2 points per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Suns, identifying this as a hard matchup for offensive production. The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against Phoenix is a hard one for drawing fouls; opposing starting PGs have attempted a measly 2.1 foul shots per game this year when the Phoenix Suns are the visiting team (2nd-least in the NBA).

The Dallas Mavericks check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).