Sunday is a busy day in the NBA, with ten games slated to hit the hardwood including when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference playoff implication game. BetOnline.com has the Phoenix Suns -6 point favorites against the Dallas Mavericks with the over/under set at 216.5 points.

The Mavericks rebounded from a slump with back-to-back wins over the Clippers and Warriors before meeting the Lakers on Friday. The return of Dirk Nowitzki was a major boost for the Mavericks, not just for his skills on the floor, but also mentally. Nowitzki is undoubtedly the leader of the team, and he seems to be getting more comfortable in that role as he progresses through his career.

The Suns have played themselves back into contention in the West, powered by Amare Stoudamire's massive March in which he put up 29.3 points a night with 9.4 rebounds.

A lot of this comes down to the presence of Shaquille O'Neal, as now Stoudamire does not have to play out of position at center, which also means that he can stay out of foul trouble easier. The longer Stoudamire can stay on the floor, the better for the Suns.

Phoenix has won three of their last five games against the Mavericks, with each team winning once this season.  In what should be a scintillating clash, the Suns will eke out a tight victory over the Mavericks to keep the playoff chase interesting. Get your Free NBA Pick in Now!

Dallas at Phoenix – 3:30 PM ET

Free NBA Pick: Phoenix Suns

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