The Suns fended off a late rally from a short-handed Mavericks squad to secure the victory at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. 3 Observations from the Suns' home win over Mavericks - NBA
Their most recent and significant matchup occurred on , when the Suns defeated the Mavericks 112–107 to clinch a play-in tournament spot. Game Summary: Suns 112, Mavericks 107 (April 8, 2026) NBA PL: Mavericks - Suns
The and Phoenix Suns did not meet in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, as the Mavericks (26–56) finished 12th in the Western Conference and did not qualify for the postseason. The Suns (45–37) entered the playoffs as the No. 8 seed after winning their regular-season finale against Dallas but were swept 4–0 in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 27, 2026. The Suns fended off a late rally from