Showdown at American Airlines Center: Dallas Mavericks versus Phoenix Suns

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to welcome the Phoenix Suns to the American Airlines Center, fans are in for an exciting matchup. The Mavericks have been showing a strong performance trend, with their recent games indicating a team that's finding its rhythm.

In their last game against the Suns, the Mavs came out on top with a 128-114 victory. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting an impressive 54 percent from the field and 36 percent from beyond the arc. The team also demonstrated efficiency inside, scoring 50 points in paint and maintaining a lead for over 40 minutes of playtime.

However, it wasn't just their offense that shone; defensively they held up well too. They managed to keep their opponents' offensive possessions under control and showed resilience by leading most of the game time.

The previous home game against San Antonio Spurs saw an even more dominant performance by Dallas with a staggering scoreline of 144-119. Their three-point shooting was exceptional at 51 percent which contributed significantly to their largest lead of 41 points during that game.

Yet, not every outing has been as successful; when facing off against Houston Rockets away from home, they struggled and were defeated with a score of 96-122. This loss highlighted some areas for improvement such as three-point shooting percentage which was just at about 18 percent and overall field goal percentage standing at around only 35 percent.

With these trends in mind, fans can expect Dallas Mavericks to come into this upcoming game looking to capitalize on their high-scoring ability while also aiming to tighten up any defensive lapses seen in past performances.

The upcoming match is scheduled for January 24th at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN (channel number:206) or BSSW (channel number:676) if you're watching locally within Dallas area or AZFamily for viewers supporting from Phoenix side.