Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Mar. 9 | NBA 2024-25 season

The Dallas Mavericks face the Phoenix Suns in one of several games scheduled for Sunday. The game pits the Mavericks (32-32), who are 10th in the Western Conference, against the Suns (29-34), who are one spot below them in 11th.

The injury-depleted Mavericks are on a four-game losing run. Their last game was at home against the West's No. 4 seed, Memphis Grizzlies, 122-111 on Friday. Brandon Williams recorded a 31-point outing with five rebounds and six assists on the night. Naji Marshall added 29 points, 17 rebounds and two assists.

The Phoenix Suns have been on an inconsistent run, having lost thrice in their last five matchups. Their previous game was the tough 149-141 OT loss away to the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Devin Booker recorded 34 points, six rebounds and seven assists in that one and Kevin Durant added 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists, including the outside the arc shot that sent the game to overtime.

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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns: Injury Reports

Dallas Mavericks' injury report for Mar. 9

The Dallas Mavericks have an extensive list of players on their injury report for the Suns game. The most notable name listed is Anthony Davis, who is out due to a left adductor strain.

The Mavericks' complete injury report:

• Anthony Davis: Out - Left Adductor; Strain
• Dante Exum: Questionable - Right Foot; Contusion
• Daniel Gafford: Out - Right Knee; Sprain
• Jaden Hardy: Out - Right Ankle; Sprain
• Kyrie Irving: Out - Left Knee; Sprain/ACL tear
• Kai Jones: Out - Left Quad; Strain
• Dereck Lively II: Out - Right Ankle; Stress Fracture
• Caleb Martin: Questionable - Right Hip; Strain
• Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Out - Right Wrist; Sprain
• P.J. Washington: Out - Right Ankle; Sprain

Phoenix Suns' injury report for Mar. 9

The Suns don't have an extensive list of players out against the Mavericks on Sunday.

The Suns' complete injury report:

• Jalen Bridges: Out - G League - Two-Way
• Cody Martin: Out - G League - On Assignment
• Monte Morris: Out - Injury/Illness - Low Back; Injury

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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns: Expected Lineups and Starting Depth Charts

Dallas Mavericks starting lineup and depth chart for Mar. 9

The Mavericks are projected to go with the following lineup against the Suns:

Spencer Dinwiddie (point guard), Max Christie (shooting guard), Klay Thompson (small forward), Kessier Edwards (power forward) and Dwight Powell (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Mavericks' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Dante Exum	Max Christie	Klay Thompson	P.J. Washington	Dwight Powell
Spencer Dinwiddie	Jaden Hardy	Naji Marshall	Caleb Martin	Kai Jones
Brandon Williams	Klay Thompson	Dante Exum	Kessier Edwards	Kessier Edwards
Jaden Hardy	Spencer Dinwiddie	Caleb Martin	Naji Marshall	P.J. Washington
Kyrie Irving	Brandon Williams	Max Christie	Klay Thompson	Anthony Davis

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Phoenix Suns' starting lineup and depth chart for Mar. 9

The Phoenix Suns are projected to go with the following starting five against the Mavericks:

Devin Booker (point guard), Bradley Beal (shooting guard), Kevin Durant (small forward), Bol Bol (power forward) and Nick Richards (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Suns' depth chart for the 2024-25 season.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Devin Booker	Bradley Beal	Kevin Durant	Bol Bol	Nick Richards
Tyus Jones	Grayson Allen	Royce O'Neale	Ryan Dunn	Mason Plumlee
TyTy Washington Jr.	Devin Booker	Grayson Allen	Kevin Durant	Kevin Durant
Collin Gillespie	Collin Gillespie	Bradley Beal	Royce O'Neale	Oso Ighodaro
Monte Morris	Damion Lee	Ryan Dunn	Oso Ighodaro	Bol Bol

The matchup begins at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN+. Streaming will be via FuboTV.