The NBA Playoff series between the Suns and Mavericks will feature some of the most talented perimeter players in the league.
Phoenix guard Chris Paul was stellar in the first round, averaging 22.3 points and 11.3 assists against New Orleans. He had to carry the offense without Devin Booker, who missed three games with a hamstring injury, but the Suns should have both of their backcourt stars available against the Mavericks.
Dallas will enter the Western Conference Semifinals with plenty of confidence after eliminating Utah. The Mavericks advanced despite Luka Doncic sitting out half of the first-round matchup, but he looked very much like an MVP candidate when he returned to action. And don't forget about Jalen Brunson, who has emerged as a difference-maker this postseason.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
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What channel is Suns vs. Mavericks on?
- Date: Monday, May 2
- TV channel: TNT (U.S.), TSN 1/3 (CA)
- Live streaming: Sling TV (U.S. only) | Watch TNT | TSN Direct
In the United States, Suns vs. Mavericks will air on TNT. In Canada, Suns vs. Mavericks will air on TSN 1/3. Viewers in the United States can stream Game 1 on Watch TNT or Sling TV.
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Viewers in Canada can stream Suns vs. Mavericks on TSN Direct.
Suns vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Monday, May 2
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Game 1 of the Suns vs. Mavericks series will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Monday, May 2. The game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Suns vs. Mavericks schedule, TV channels
Here is the complete schedule for the second-round series between the Suns and Mavericks.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel (US) | TV channel (CA) |
| May 2 | Game 1 | 10 p.m. | TNT | TSN 1/3 |
| May 4 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT | TSN 1/3/4/5 |
| May 6 | Game 3 | 9:30 p.m. | TBD | TSN 3/5 |
| May 8 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | TSN 4 |
| May 10 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD | TSN |
| May 12 | Game 6* | TBD | ESPN | TSN |
| May 15 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD | TSN |
*if necessary
