Booker and the Suns visit Dallas with 2-1 series lead

Updated May. 7, 2022 2:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Phoenix Suns (64-18, first in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (52-30, fourth in the Western Conference)

Dallas; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT

LINE: Mavericks -1; over/under is 215

WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Suns lead series 2-1

BOTTOM LINE: The Phoenix Suns visit the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Mavericks won the last matchup 103-94 on May 7 led by 28 points from Jalen Brunson, while Jae Crowder scored 19 points for the Suns.

The Mavericks are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. Dallas is the top team in the Western Conference in team defense, allowing 104.7 points while holding opponents to 45.7% shooting.

The Suns are 39-13 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix is third in the Western Conference giving up only 107.3 points while holding opponents to 44.4% shooting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Luka Doncic is shooting 45.7% and averaging 28.4 points for the Mavericks. Reggie Bullock is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Dallas.

Chris Paul is averaging 14.7 points, 10.8 assists and 1.9 steals for the Suns. Deandre Ayton is averaging 19.2 points and nine rebounds over the last 10 games for Phoenix.

LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 6-4, averaging 108.4 points, 36.6 rebounds, 21.0 assists, 6.9 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.8 points per game.

Suns: 6-4, averaging 112.1 points, 39.4 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 51.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 110.1 points.

INJURIES: Mavericks: Tim Hardaway Jr.: out (foot).

Suns: Dario Saric: out (knee), Torrey Craig: out (elbow).

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