Suns vs Mavericks: Time, TV, Preview & Live Score (Dec 26)

Updated Oct 11, 2026, 2:45 AM ET

Regular Season

Phoenix SunsSuns

1-2 · Away

8:00 PM ET

Scheduled

Saturday, December 26, 2026

Dallas MavericksMavericks

2-2 · Home

Suns vs Mavericks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. TV: Arizona's Family Sports (Suns), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks).

How to Watch Suns vs Mavericks: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time: Saturday, December 26, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

Watch on: Local TV onlyLocal: Suns Arizona's Family Sports · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA

Stream: NBA League PassSuns: Suns Live · Mavericks: MavsTV

Arena: American Airlines CenterDallas

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

Player	Team	Pos	Status	Injury	Since
Caleb Martin	Mavericks	F	Day-To-Day	Thumb	Oct 20, 2026
Kyrie Irving	Mavericks	G	Day-To-Day	Knee	Oct 27, 2026
Naji Marshall	Mavericks	F	Day-To-Day	Illness	Oct 25, 2026
Santi Aldama	Mavericks	F	Day-To-Day	Knee	Oct 27, 2026
Sergio De Larrea	Mavericks	G	Out	Knee	Oct 26, 2026
Tarik Biberović	Mavericks	F	Day-To-Day	Heel	Oct 20, 2026
Mark Williams	Suns	C	Out	Shoulder	Sep 11, 2026
Oso Ighodaro	Suns	F	Day-To-Day	Oblique	Oct 21, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Suns

Devin BookerG · 3 GP23.0PTS4.3REB5.3AST
Dillon BrooksG-F · 3 GP14.7PTS3.7REB3.3AST
Jalen GreenG · 3 GP14.0PTS2.7REB2.7AST

Mavericks

Cooper FlaggG-F · 3 GP25.0PTS5.3REB6.3AST
Kyrie IrvingG · 3 GP19.0PTS3.7REB3.7AST
P.J. Washington Jr.F · 4 GP15.5PTS7.5REB1.5AST

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Suns vs Mavericks Preview

The Suns are 1-2 this season, while the Mavericks are 2-2 this season.

The Suns won last season's series 3-0. The Suns rank 7th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Devin Booker (23.0 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (25.0 points per game).

Suns vs Mavericks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season

2025-26 season seriesSuns 3-0

Previous meetings

Suns vs Mavericks Season Stats 2026-27

Suns 3 GPMavericks 4 GP

109.3#26

Points per game

112.5#21

123.7#26

Opponent points

116.0#17

45.6%#18

Field goal %

49.6%#4

32.2%#20

Three-point %

34.7%#14

74.3%#18

Free throw %

76.1%#14

39.7#29

Rebounds

43.3#21

25.3#19

Assists

26.8#12

8.7#17

Steals

10.3#6

5.3#13

Blocks

7.8#3

14.0#7

Turnovers

17.3#25

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#	Team	W-L	GB
6	Lakers	3-1	1.0
7	Spurs	2-2	2.0
8	Mavericks	2-2	2.0
9	Clippers	1-2	2.5
10	Nuggets	1-2	2.5
11	Suns	1-2	2.5
12	Warriors	1-3	3.0
13	Jazz	1-3	3.0

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6:00 PM ET Local TV
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This Suns vs Mavericks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Suns host the Warriors Dec 28; Mavericks host the Heat Dec 29.

Suns vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Suns vs Mavericks start?

The Phoenix Suns play the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Suns vs Mavericks on?

Local TV: Arizona's Family Sports (Suns), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Suns and Mavericks records?

Going into this game the Suns were 1-2 and the Mavericks were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Suns vs Mavericks?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Kyrie Irving (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, day-to-day, illness); Santi Aldama (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee); Sergio De Larrea (Mavericks, out, knee).

How did Suns vs Mavericks go last season?

The Suns won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Suns vs Mavericks game?

The Suns beat the Mavericks 112-107 on Apr 8, 2026 at home.

Where is Suns vs Mavericks being played?

At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.

Is Suns vs Mavericks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Suns and Mavericks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (MavsTV for Mavericks fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.