The last time the Suns played the Mavericks didn't end well for them.
With the series knotted at 3-3, the Suns hosted the Mavericks in Game 7 of the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals. Phoenix entered the game as the favorites, but Luka Doncic powered Dallas to a historic win to advance to the next round.
The loss brought an end to what had been an impressive season for the Suns. In going 64-18, they finished with the best record in the NBA and set a new franchise record for wins.
The Suns won't have to wait long for a rematch, as they face the Mavericks in their first game of the 2022-23 season.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the matchup.
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What channel is Mavericks vs. Suns on?
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Watch ESPN | Sling TV
Mavericks vs. Suns will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Watch ESPN or Sling TV.
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Mavericks vs. Suns start time
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
Mavericks vs. Suns is scheduled to tip off around 10:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mavericks schedule 2022-23
Here are the Mavericks' first five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Oct. 19 | at Suns | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 22 | vs. Grizzlies | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Oct. 25 | at Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 27 | at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Oct. 29 | vs. Thunder | 9:00 p.m. |
Suns schedule 2022-23
Here are the Suns' first five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Oct. 19 | vs. Mavericks | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 21 | at Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. | |
| Oct. 23 | at Clippers | 10:00 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Warriors | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Pelicans | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
