Phoenix Suns reveal starting lineup against Dallas Mavericks

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns look to move to 16-14 on the season tonight against the Dallas Mavericks – who will be without superstar G Luka Doncic.

The Suns are also set to be short-handed, with Devin Booker being ruled out for a third straight game.

Despite this, head coach Mike Budenholzer potentially cracked the code as to what works in games Booker is absent — that code could go back to playing Royce O’Neale off the bench.

Start five Budenholzer rolls out tonight:

Jones is set to continue being one of two Suns to appear in all 30 contests this season – along with O’Neale – and is looking to reach double figures in scoring for the 9th time in December.

Beal is coming off one of his best performances of the season on Christmas – with a 27 point win over Denver.

Dunn will receive his second straight start – the rookie looks much more comfortable in the starting role compared to coming off the bench.

Durant continues to build both an All-NBA and MVP case since returning from a mild ankle sprain — and will try to surpass former teammate Kyrie Irving.

Nurkic has been a recent topic of trade discussions, but turned in a 13-rebound, 6-assist effort last game.

Suns-Mavs are set to tip shortly after 7pm local time tonight.