Kyrie Irving is the latest recipient of that developing trend of bad luck. As unfortunate as this news will be for the Mavericks, an opportunity now presents itself for the Phoenix Suns.

Devin Booker scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 125-116 on Sunday. Bradley Beal scored 19 points and Grayson Allen added 17 as the Suns pulled within 1 1/2 games of Dallas for the 10th seed in the Western Conference,

The Suns' season is on the line against the Mavericks on Sunday due to the season series being 2-1 in favor of Phoenix.

Dallas will attempt to break its three-game home skid when the Mavericks play Phoenix. Sunday's meeting is the first this season between the two squads.

Find out how to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks live streaming online, plus TV channel and game info for this NBA matchup on March 9.

Two of the season's biggest underperformers face off on Sunday as the Phoenix Suns head to Texas to battle the injury-plagued, struggling Dallas Mavericks.