NBA: Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Injury Reports, odds, picks, and predictions

The No. 1-seeded Phoenix Suns host the No. 4-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs on Monday. The game will begin at 10 p.m. ET from Footprint Center (TNT). The Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz in six games in the first round of the playoffs. G Luka Doncic did not play in the first three games of the series, but he averaged 29.0 points in games four through six. G In the series, Jalen Brunson averaged 27.8 points per game.

The Suns also eliminated the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs in six games. They overcame G Devin Booker's hamstring injury, which forced him to miss three games before returning for the series-clinching game. G Chris Paul scored 33 points in the final game by shooting a perfect 14-of-14 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks key injuries

Mavericks

• Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) is on the bench.

Suns

• None

Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction: Suns 112, Mavericks 108