The Phoenix Suns (15-15) were handed a 98-89 loss by the Dallas Mavericks (20-11) at the Footprint Center on Friday.

The Phoenix Suns (15-14) host the Dallas Mavericks (19-11) on Friday, airing on Arizona's Family (Ch. 3 TV) at 7 p.m. This is the first of back-to-back games for both teams, and the second of their three-game season series.

Dallas star Luka Doncic (calf strain) is out for at least a month. The Suns are led by Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal without Booker, and the Mavericks' other top players are Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.

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We’re set for another betting prediction and pick in the NBA’s Western Conference as we’ll see rivals meet once again with both teams trying to reverse recent fortunes. The Phoenix Suns will visit the Golden State Warriors to continue their season series,