Mavericks vs. Suns Preview: 3 Things to Watch Ahead of Dallas' Matchup with Phoenix

3 Things to Watch

1. Can Dallas contain Devin Booker?

Devin Booker is one of the most dangerous scorers in the NBA, and he'll be a major challenge for the Mavericks to contain. Booker is averaging 26.8 points per game this season, and he's shooting 46.8% from the field. The Mavericks will need to be disciplined in their defense and make sure they don't give Booker any easy looks.

2. Will Luka Doncic bounce back?

Luka Doncic has been struggling a bit lately, but he'll need to be at his best if the Mavericks want to beat the Suns. Doncic is averaging 27.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game this season, but he's shooting just 43.1% from the field in his last five games. The Mavericks will need Doncic to be efficient and aggressive if they want to win.

3. Can the Mavericks win the rebounding battle?

The Suns are one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA, and they'll have a big advantage in size over the Mavericks. The Mavericks will need to box out well and crash the boards if they want to give themselves a chance to win. The Suns are averaging 51.4 rebounds per game this season, while the Mavericks are averaging just 43.2 rebounds per game.