Fast facts

League: Western Conference Southwest Division

Team: Mavericks

Head Coach: Rick Carlisle

Team Mascot: Mavs Man, Champ

Year Opened: 2001

Capacity: 20000

City / State: Dallas / Texas

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Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

Mavericks vs Spurs

Rival Team: San Antonio Spurs

The Mavericks-Spurs rivalry dates back to 1980 when the Mavericks joined the league. The rivalry has grown more heated since the 2000s when the Mavs and Spurs would regularly meet in the playoffs. The first playoff series between these two Texas-based teams took place in 2001 when the Spurs beat the Mavs four games to one. Perhaps the biggest series between the Mavs and Spurs occurred in 2006 when the Mavericks defeated the Spurs four games to three to advance to the Western Conference Finals. If you want to attend some of the best games of the season, then be sure to be in attendance when the Mavs take on the Spurs.

Mavericks vs Rockets

Rival Team: Houston Rockets

The rivalry between Dallas and Houston extends beyond basketball, so it should come as little surprise that there is bad blood between these two clubs. The Mavs and Rockets have met in the playoffs numerous times with their most recent matchup taking place in 2015 when the Rockets defeated the Mavs in five. The crowd is always intense when the Mavs and Rockets get together, so book your tickets now.

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Fast facts

League: Western Conference Southwest Division

Team: Mavericks

Head Coach: Rick Carlisle

Team Mascot: Mavs Man, Champ

Year Opened: 2001

Capacity: 20000

City / State: Dallas / Texas