T.M. Selection: Phoenix Suns.

I like the Phoenix Suns to cover the spread against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Mavericks finally got a win in this series, taking the 3rd game on their home court by 9 points but I think the Suns are going to bounce back in this game and take a 3-1 series lead here. Both Paul and Booker weren't too involved in the scoring last time but I think they will both have a better game here and I expect them to lead the Suns to a win in Dallas here. The Suns were very dominant on offense in the 1st 2 games of this series and they only put up 94 points in the 3rd game but their defensive effort was still really good in that game and I think they will win this game with that great effort on defense. Doncic didn't have to do as much in that 3rd game as he did in the 1st 2 since Brunson led the team in scoring and had a very nice game, finally contributing to the offense after being quiet in the 1st 2 games. I think the Suns will try to shut him down on the defensive end though and if they can take him out of this game too, it will be really difficult for the Mavericks to win here with just Doncic carrying the team again. I expect to see some adjustments on defense from the Suns here and I see them bouncing back here and winning this game. I like the Suns to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 102-96 Suns.