Luka Doncic has logged just 28.6 points per game this year, significantly lower than his 32.7 points per game last year.Compared to last season's 47.6% mark, Luka Doncic's scoring prowess has fallen this season to 40.2%.The matchup vs. Phoenix is a tough one; when the Phoenix Suns are the visiting team, they have given up the least points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting PGs this year (12.2).The Mavericks check in as the 9th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce additional opportunities for scoring and assists).The matchup against Phoenix is a challenging one for getting to the free-throw line; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a lowly 2.1 free throws per game this year when the Suns are away from home (2nd-least in the NBA).
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