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Suns Aim to Clinch No. 7 Seed vs. Tanking Mavs
9 Apr
Summary
- Phoenix holds the No. 7 seed in the West with a two-game lead.
- A win clinches the No. 7 seed for the Suns with three games left.
- Devin Booker aims for 25+ points, averaging 28.6 since March 1.
The Phoenix Suns have a crucial opportunity on Wednesday to secure the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference when they face the Dallas Mavericks. Phoenix currently holds a two-game advantage over the Los Angeles Clippers with only three games left in the regular season. A victory against Dallas would clinch this vital playoff spot, potentially granting them home-court advantage in the play-in tournament.
Devin Booker is expected to lead the Suns, with oddsmakers favoring Phoenix by 10.5 points at home. Booker has been in stellar form, averaging 28.6 points since March 1 and scoring 25 or more points in six of his last eight games. His performance against Dallas this season has also been strong, with one game featuring a 26-point outing.
The Mavericks, playing the second night of a back-to-back, appear to have little incentive to win as they are focused on player development and potentially securing a better draft position. Their rookie, Cooper Flagg, is still competing for the Rookie of the Year award. The Suns, despite a recent loss, are motivated to secure their position before facing tougher opponents like the Lakers and OKC later in their schedule.
