Dallas vs Phoenix Prediction 9 March 2025

You can ask the player who gets injured last to turn off the lights in the locker room. Now it can be confidently said that the Dallas manager has earned the wrath of fans directed at him after trading Luka Doncic. It is likely that Anthony Davis, who came in through the trade, has finished the season. We also won't see Kyrie Irving for a long time. Clearly, this is not what Klay Thompson expected when he changed teams. The Mavericks have turned from a title contender into a team fighting for the play-in within a couple of months. While they still have an advantage, if the losing streak continues, it's not certain that the end of the regular season will be calm. In addition to the aforementioned leaders, Gafford, Lively, and Washington, who are important rotation players, will not participate in our match. Who will score the points?

The club has no injury problems, but that doesn't make things easier. The Suns are unable to find the necessary balance. Victories are followed by defeats, and the main cause of their troubles is a weak defense. Everything is generally fine under the opponent's basket, Durant and Booker are still there, but their own side is like a revolving door. When recalling the conversations in October where the Suns declared they wanted the title, it seems laughable. Oklahoma, for example, wants the championship and shows it in action, while Phoenix only talks about it. Durant and the emotional Booker are not enough for long-term victories. More aces are needed. "KD" is already playing for three. The Suns need a win over Dallas to close the gap in the standings, as they are neighbors there. In case of a loss, they might start thinking about an early vacation.