The Suns will host the Mavericks in Arizona on Monday night as part of the NBA's Christmas Day slate.
The Suns have not been able to reach preseason expectations after being hit with multiple injuries to key players, including offseason acquisition Bradley Beal. They are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings, leaving them on the outside of the playoff and Play-In Tournament pictures.
The Mavericks are holding onto the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference standings, keeping themselves out of the Play-In Tournament mix. They are 9-6 on the road this season.
Which Western Conference team will improve their standing on Christmas Day?
Here is everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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What channel is Suns vs. Mavericks on?
- Date: Monday, Dec. 25
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Suns vs. Mavericks will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Suns vs. Mavericks start time
- Date: Monday, Dec. 25
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. PT
Suns vs. Mavericks will tip off around 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 25. The game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Suns schedule 2023-24
Here are Phoenix's next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 25 | vs. Mavericks | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 27 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Hornets | 9 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 31 | vs. Magic | 8 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 1 | vs. Trail Blazers | 9 p.m. | — |
Mavericks schedule 2023-24
Here are Dallas' next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 25 | at Suns | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 27 | vs. Cavaliers | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 28 | at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| Dec. 30 | at Warriors | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 1 | at Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |