Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns (PreGame Report)

Coach Carlisle knows how good the Suns team is despite the 12-12 record. He says, "You have to score against them. They are tough to play defensively with 3pt shooting, fastbreak, and driving; not just Nash". Four out of five starters for the Suns are averaging double digit points.
  "Steve Nash is still Steve Nash, but its gonna be a tuff road to compete in the West...were just not big enough", commented Suns head coach Alvin Gentry in an exclusive interview with Royce.  The do get Robin Lopez back for this game to add some size.
  The Mavs go for 14 wins of the last 15 games, yet still in second place behind the San Antonio Spurs. Dirk earns his 2nd Player-of-the-Week honors in 3 weeks, well on his way to NBA MVP favorite. If the defense can hold up rather zone or man to slow down the Suns penetration and 3pt shooting, Mavs should win.