Phoenix Suns @ Dallas Mavericks: Jan 8, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Phoenix SunsSuns
1-1 · Away
9:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 8, 2027
Dallas MavericksMavericks
1-2 · Home

Suns vs Mavericks tips off at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Friday, January 8, 2027 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. Watch it on ESPN.

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

Date & time
Friday, January 8, 20279:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Watch on
ESPN
Stream
ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
American Airlines CenterDallas

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Caleb MartinMavericksFDay-To-DayThumbOct 20, 2026
Cooper FlaggMavericksG-FDay-To-DayShoulderOct 23, 2026
Naji MarshallMavericksFOutIllnessOct 25, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFOutHeelOct 20, 2026
Mark WilliamsSunsCOutShoulderSep 11, 2026
Oso IghodaroSunsFDay-To-DayHipOct 21, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Suns

Mavericks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Suns vs Mavericks Preview

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

The Suns won last season's series 3-0. The Mavericks rank 10th in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Devin Booker (33.0 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (23.0 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 2 GPMavericks 3 GP
107.0#27
Points per game
112.3#18
123.0#22
Opponent points
118.3#21
47.1%#13
Field goal %
51.0%#3
29.4%#26
Three-point %
36.4%#10
75.6%#18
Free throw %
71.9%#27
40.5#25
Rebounds
40.7#24
23.5#24
Assists
25.3#14
9.5#12
Steals
10.0#10
5.5#12
Blocks
7.0#5
15.0#13
Turnovers
17.7#23

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5
8Suns1-11.5
9Clippers1-22.0
10Spurs1-22.0
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0

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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 Bulls Jan 10; Mavericks visit the Grizzlies Jan 10.

Suns vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Suns vs Mavericks start?

The Phoenix Suns play the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, January 8, 2027 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT).

What channel is Suns vs Mavericks on?

Suns vs Mavericks airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.

What are the Suns and Mavericks records?

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

Who is injured for Suns vs Mavericks?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 26: Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Cooper Flagg (Mavericks, day-to-day, shoulder); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Naji Marshall (Mavericks, out, illness); Santi Aldama (Mavericks, out, knee); Tarik Biberović (Mavericks, out, heel).

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.