The Phoenix Suns (31-22) host the Dallas Mavericks (19-33) tonight, 10 February 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Both Western Conference squads are desperate for a victory to steady their seasons before the upcoming All-Star break.
Phoenix enters the contest looking to snap a two-game skid and avoid their first three-game losing streak in weeks. Despite recent struggles, the Suns remain firmly in the playoff hunt, currently sitting 12 games over .500. Conversely, the Mavericks arrive in the desert mired in a season-worst seven-game losing streak, hampered significantly by a depleted roster.
Game Details
- Date: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- Tip-off: 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. local MST)
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network / NBA League Pass
Injury Report: Key Absences
Injuries are the primary storyline for tonight’s matchup, particularly for the visiting Mavericks who are missing their secondary star power.
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Kyrie Irving | OUT | Knee Surgery |
| Dallas | Dereck Lively II | OUT | Foot Surgery |
| Dallas | Klay Thompson | Questionable | Rest / General Soreness |
| Phoenix | Grayson Allen | OUT | Right Knee Sprain |
| Phoenix | Cole Anthony | OUT | Not With Team |
| Phoenix | Isaiah Livers | OUT | Shoulder Sprain |
Head-to-Head & Betting Odds
Historically, the Suns hold the upper hand in this rivalry with a 101-79 all-time regular-season record against Dallas. More recently, Phoenix has won five of the last eight meetings spanning the previous three seasons. The Suns are currently listed as 8.5-point favourites, with the point total set at 227.5.
The matchup features a high-profile individual battle between Luka Doncic and Dillon Brooks. Despite the Mavericks’ struggles, Doncic has expressed a competitive fondness for facing Brooks, who has become a defensive focal point for the Suns this season alongside Devin Booker and Jalen Green.
Key Matchup Factors
- The “Sinking” Mavs: Dallas has struggled defensively during their seven-game slide, allowing opponents to shoot nearly 47% from the field.
- Suns’ Depth Test: With Grayson Allen sidelined, Phoenix will rely more heavily on Royce O’Neale and Jalen Green to provide spacing and perimeter scoring.
- Home Court Advantage: Phoenix has been strong at the Mortgage Matchup Center this season (17-9), while Dallas has struggled to find consistency on the road.
With the All-Star break looming, a win tonight is vital for Phoenix to maintain their top-six seeding, while Dallas is fighting to keep their play-in tournament hopes alive in a crowded Western Conference.