Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks have solved how to play Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving over the summer. Together, they've led the Mavericks to a stellar 12-8 season.
They're yet to play the Suns this season; their first game against each other will be on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2023. Most of Dallas' wins came from struggling teams, and their losses came against playoff teams.
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Even with that, the Suns shouldn't disregard the Mavs. The front office has done a great job surrounding Doncic with a decent supporting cast. They're a solid offensive team, ranking fifth in points around the association. Dallas has the fourth-best offensive rating, with 118.6. The team recently won against the Utah Jazz with a 50-point margin.
The Suns don't boast the best defense right now, but many hope they'll work on it throughout the season. If they match up against the Texas team in a seven-game series, there's no guarantee the team will have a trouble-free series.