Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks: preview and player stats (Dec 26, 2026)

Regular season8:00 PM

American Airlines Center · Dallas, TX

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PHX

DAL

Devin BookerG49.5 FG, 93.8 FT
PHX25.5PointsDAL24.6
Cooper FlaggF49.5 FG, 89.2 FT
Miles BridgesF5.9 DREB, 1.4 OREB
PHX7.3ReboundsDAL7.3
P.J. WashingtonF5.6 DREB, 1.7 OREB
Devin BookerG2.5 TOV, 34.0 MIN
PHX5.0AssistsDAL6.5
Cooper FlaggF3.2 TOV, 33.5 MIN
Collin GillespieG11 games
PHX2.0StealsDAL2.2
Cooper FlaggF11 games
Khaman MaluachC11 games
PHX1.0BlocksDAL1.8
Daniel GaffordF12 games

They have not met this season.

Mark WilliamsOut· back Feb 3
Report note
Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks.
Drew TimmeDay to day· back Nov 15Report updated · Nov 13, 11:30 AM
Report note
The Suns claimed Timme off waivers Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com. After being let go by Minnesota on Saturday, Timme wasn't allowed to go through waivers unclaimed without Phoenix snatching him up. With Mark Williams (shoulder) likely out through the All-Star break, Timme helps reinforce Phoenix's depth at center.

Dereck Lively IIOut· back Nov 18Report updated · Oct 22, 4:10 PM
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Lively (foot) is listed as out for Thursday's game in Minnesota. Lively is still working his way back from foot surgery. He's reportedly trending favorably, though he should continue to be classified as week-to-week, at least until the team provides an update. While Lively remains on the shelf, Daniel Gafford is expected to stay in the starting lineup, with Morez Johnson (shin), Santi Aldama and Moussa Cisse all in line to spend time at the five when needed.
Sergio De LarreaOut· back Nov 18Report updated · Oct 29, 6:05 PM
Report note
De Larrea (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Minnesota. De Larrea hasn't played since Oct. 26 due to a right knee sprain, but he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. Still, he can be considered week-to-week until Dallas provides an update on his progress.
Tarik BiberovicOut· back Nov 18Report updated · Oct 30, 6:50 PM
Report note
Biberovic (heel) is out for Thursday's game against Minnesota. Biberovic remains plagued by right heel bursitis. The rookie forward carries no timetable for his season debut.

Key players · PHX: Phoenix Suns key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Devin Booker	34.0	25.5	2.5	5.0
Dillon Brooks	29.8	14.9	3.8	2.1
Miles Bridges	29.7	14.6	7.3	3.1
Jalen Green	27.1	11.8	3.4	3.1
Collin Gillespie	24.4	7.7	2.2	4.1

Key players · DAL: Dallas Mavericks key players: season averages and the last 5 games
Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST
Cooper Flagg	33.5	24.6	6.9	6.5
P.J. Washington	32.2	14.3	7.3	1.1
Kyrie Irving	30.1	21.6	3.2	4.3
Naji Marshall	24.6	11.3	2.8	4.4
Zaccharie Risacher	24.2	8.3	5.0	1.5

Phoenix Suns: Phoenix Suns: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 12	vs CHA	Won 101–96	−6.5, did not cover	214.5, went under
Nov 10	vs LAC	Won 133–110	−3.5, covered	224.5, went over
Nov 9	vs SAS	Lost 96–122	+9.5, did not cover	224.5, went under
Nov 7	vs HOU	Won 102–99	+6.5, covered	223.5, went under
Nov 5	vs ORL	Won 117–104	−1.5, covered	222.5, went under

Dallas Mavericks: Dallas Mavericks: last five games
Date	Opponent	Result	Spread	Total
Nov 12	@ MIN	Lost 94–133	+5.5, did not cover	226.5, went over
Nov 9	vs IND	Won 125–122	−4.5, did not cover	227.5, went over
Nov 8	vs BKN	Won 130–93	−7.5, covered	223.5, went under
Nov 6	vs UTA	Won 112–100	−6.5, covered	226.5, went under
Nov 4	@ SAS	Lost 111–112	+12.5, covered	227.5, went under