PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are set to host the Sacramento Kings later tonight, setting the stage for the home team to extend their winning streak to eight games. It won't be easy, however. The Suns are already down Kevin Durant, as the star will be out for at least the next two weeks with a calf strain.

Phoenix Suns going against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Suns are 7-1 and have won six straight games. Each of the last two victories were by one score: first a 118-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers and then a 115-112 victory over the Miami Heat.

Jusuf Nurkic hit the go-ahead free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining as the Phoenix Suns slipped past the host Dallas Mavericks 114-113 on Friday.