Phoenix at Dallas

Dallas came through in the must-win situation, which often happens when a team is down 0-2 in the NBA playoffs, and now the Mavericks will have to do it again to avoid going down 1-3 before heading back to Phoenix. Luka Doncic had 26 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists, and the Mavs turned up the defensive pressure as Phoenix shot only 45%, ending an eight-game postseason streak of at least 50% shooting by the Suns. Chris Paul committed seven turnovers in the first half and finished with just 12 points. Dallas has covered eight of its last 10 home games, and it is 20-8-1 ATS when playing with one day of rest. The Mavs are also 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games versus teams with .600 or higher winning percentages. The Suns are 3-7 ATS on one day of rest and 2-5 ATS in their last seven as road favorites. Play the Mavericks.