Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks: Injury Reports, Starting 5s, Betting Odds, Tips & Spreads - May 8th, 2022 | NBA Playoffs 2022
The Phoenix Suns travel to Dallas to take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. Phoenix currently leads the series 2-1.
The Suns will rely on Chris Paul to carry the workload along with Devin Booker. They were by far the best regular season team in the league and will be hoping to replicate their form in Games 4 and 5. The star guards will look to take their team one step further and win the championship this year.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks will need to put in the kind of performance they showcased in Game 3. They cannot afford to drop Game 4 at home.
Led by superstar Luka Dončić, the Mavericks will need the likes of Spencer Dinwiddie and others to help out their talisman in order to win this game.
This should be a very exciting game as it is a must-win for the Mavericks. Failing to do so will give the Suns an opportunity to close out the series at home.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
The Suns are coming into this game without the services of Dario Saric and Torrey Craig as the former is out due to an ACL injury while the latter is out with an elbow issue.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Tim Hardaway Jr. is the only absentee for the Mavericks in this game, as he is nursing a foot injury and recovering from surgery.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds & Spreads - May 8th, 2022
The Suns are coming into this game as the slight favorites ahead of the Mavericks despite losing Game 3. That is due to the consistency and familiarity the roster has displayed throughout the season. However, the Mavericks do have a puncher's chance with Luka Doncic.
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Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Betting Tips
Phoenix Suns
- Devin Booker is averaging 26.3 PPG this season.
- The Suns currently lead the series 2-1.
- The Suns have won only lost thrice in 11 games without Devin Booker during the regular season.
Click here to bet on Chris Paul scoring over 22 points in this game.
Dallas Mavericks
- Luka Dončić is averaging 28.3 PPG this season for Dallas.
- Dallas has won 21 games on the road this season.
- The Mavericks have won 8 of their last 10 games during the regular season.
Click here to place a bet on Luka Doncic scoring more than 30 points in this game.
Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Predicted Lineups
Phoenix Suns
Devin Booker and Chris Paul are expected to man the backcourt. Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder will be in the frontcourt, with Deandre Ayton as the center.
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Dallas Mavericks
Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson should start as the guards. Reggie Bullock and Dorian Finney-Smith could take up the forward position and man the frontcourt, with Dwight Powell could start as the center.
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- Phoenix leads the series 2-1.
- Booker is averaging 23.7 PPG in this series.
- Doncic is averaging 35.3 PPG in this series.
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Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks: Predicted Starting 5s
Phoenix Suns
G - Chris Paul; G - Devin Booker; F - Mikal Bridges; F - Jae Crowder; C - Deandre Ayton.
Dallas Mavericks
G: Luka Dončić; G: Jalen Brunson; F: Dorian Finney-Smith; F: Reggie Bullock; C: Dwight Powell