DALLAS – The Phoenix Suns head into their matchup vs the Mavericks on Wednesday night riding the kind of wave of momentum they needed to start this season. Grayson Allen’s recent explosion signaled that the Suns’ role players are stepping up while their core remains intact. At the same time, they’re dealing without Jalen Green, whose hamstring setback leaves guys like Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks carrying the load.
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Mar 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Kessler Edwards (20) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Two key storylines for Phoenix’s matchup in Dallas:
- Phoenix must feed Allen’s momentum while they deal with roster construction, and must have Devin Booker’s leadership and scoring ability on display while compensating for Green’s absence. Who else will step up for the Suns? On any given night, it seems like it could be anybody.
Nov 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) celebrates with teammates after being pulled from the game after setting the franchise record for three pointers in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
- Dallas’ instability makes this an ideal moment for the Suns to make a statement, and no let-up should be allowed. How will Phoenix play against a struggling Mavericks team is one thing. If they find themselves up big again early, will they keep their foot on the gas pedal?
Dallas has been as dysfunctional as ever with a 3-8 record, early-season injuries, and recent events that included a front office upheaval, highlighted by their GM, Nico Harrison, being fired. That chaos offers Phoenix an opportunity, but also a challenge, as they must strike decisively, rather than merely benefit from the opponent’s self-inflicted wounds.
Nov 10, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
From a fan’s perspective in Phoenix, this is a chance to shift the narrative. It’s one thing to post a big win; it’s another to follow it up on the road. Nationally, this matchup also spotlights how a struggling team and a franchise restart mirror opposite arcs in real time.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
