Two of the NBA's leading early-season MVP candidates will face off on Monday.
When the Mavericks host the Suns at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Luka Doncic will face off against Devin Booker in a matchup where there is no love lost between the two superstars.
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The Mavericks embarrassed the Suns in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals last season, routing Phoenix by 33 points at home to eliminate the No. 1 seed. The Suns got revenge in their first meeting with Dallas this season, completing a 22-point comeback with Damion Lee playing the role of an unlikely hero, burying a game-winning shot to sink the Mavericks.
DAMION LEE WINS IT FOR THE SUNS! #KiaTipOff22 pic.twitter.com/675SPXQjcC
— NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2022
Fast forward a month and a half later and Doncic and Booker are firmly planted in the MVP race with elite-level play. Doncic is averaging a league-leading 33.4 points to go with 8.6 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game. Booker has kept the Suns afloat through injuries, averaging 29.5 points, 5.9 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game.
With two of the NBA's premier young talents on display, you won't want to miss this one. Below you can find all the information you need to tune in to Mavericks-Suns.
What channel is Mavericks vs. Suns on?
- Date: Monday, Dec. 5
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: League Pass | Sling TV
Mavericks vs. Suns will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on League Pass or Sling TV.
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Mavericks vs. Suns start time
- Date: Monday, Dec. 5
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Mavericks vs. Suns is scheduled to tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 5. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Mavericks schedule 2022-23
Here are Dallas' next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 5 | vs. Suns | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 6 | at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| Dec. 9 | vs. Bucks | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 10 | at Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 12 | vs. Thunder | 8:30 p.m. | — |
Suns schedule 2022-23
Here are Phoenix's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Dec. 5 | at Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Dec. 7 | vs. Celtics | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 9 | at Pelicans | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 11 | at Pelicans | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 13 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
