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Game Preview: Suns-Mavericks rematch shows incredibly different paths since opening night

When: 8:30 p.m. AZ

TV: TNT... Yes, it’s on national television

Radio: 98.7 FM

Some of us can remember that opening night win over the “rebuilding” Dallas Mavericks.

That night Devin Booker scored 19 fourth-quarter points in the momentary unveiling of “Point Book,” breaking open a close game into an eventual 21-point win.

That night Trevor Ariza — the $15 million acquisition who would help the Suns change their culture for the better — nearly posted a triple-double (21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists) in his Suns debut.

That night the Suns made 19 three pointers, dished 35 assists on 44 made baskets, and saw Deandre Ayton make his NBA debut with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.