The Dallas Mavericks play the Phoenix Suns Monday night in Dallas, hoping to avenge the season-opening collapse back in October. The Mavericks (11-11) are trying to get back over .500, while the Suns (16-7) try to increase their first place standing in the Western Conference.
Dallas lost 107-105 to this Phoenix team back on opening night, blowing a 17-point halftime lead. Since that game the Suns have done what they’ve done the last two years — take care of business in the regular season. The Mavericks, on the other hand, have had a rollercoaster season, perfectly embodied by their 11-11 record.