Sun vs Mavericks Preview: The Big Three Face Off, Suns’ Home Debut Aims for Redemption

At 10:00 AM on October 27, the NBA regular season continues with the Suns hosting the Mavericks.

The Suns made minimal changes to their roster during the offseason, only making minor adjustments. They signed Jones, Morris, and Plumlee, and Budenholzer became the new head coach. In their first two games, the Suns went 1-1, narrowly reversing a lineup-incomplete Clippers in overtime in the first game, and suffering a significant comeback by the Lakers after leading by 22 points in the second game. Both of these games were played away from home.

In the first two games, the Suns struggled, with the big three failing to gel together, and their weakness in the paint still evident. Durant was the only consistently performing player, scoring 55 points in the two games, including 30 points (17-of-17 shooting) against the Lakers, showcasing his top-notch mid-range shooting and one-on-one skills. Both Beal and Booker performed poorly, especially in the second half against the Lakers, where they both went cold, directly leading to the team’s collapse.

From the first two games, it is clear that Budenholzer’s impact on the team has not been significant. The team still relies heavily on individual star performances. Due to the poor form of Booker and Beal, the overall performance was particularly poor, and after the humiliating loss to the Lakers, there have been whispers about the potential breakup of the big three. This game marks the Suns’ first home appearance of the new season. If they lose, the pressure on the team will intensify. This match is a good opportunity for the big three to redeem themselves.

The Mavericks made changes to their roster during the offseason, signing Clay, Marshall, Dinwiddie, Grimes, and others, while letting Young and Hardaway Jr. leave. The Mavericks now have their own big three. In their first game, the Mavericks defeated the Spurs 120-109 at home, with new addition Clay hitting six threes for 22 points, an impressive debut. Doncic effortlessly recorded a near triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, and six players scored in double digits, showing how comfortable the Doncic-Euro combination was.

From the first game, it appears that Clay has integrated well with the Mavericks. He can draw defensive attention and create space for the team. If he can maintain a good outside shooting percentage, the Doncic-Euro combination will be even more effective. Of course, Clay has only played one regular-season game against a relatively average opponent like the Spurs, so the true chemistry between him and the team will need more time to develop.

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