GameThread: Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks

WHO: Atlanta Hawks

WHAT: The NBA season begins.

WHERE: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. CST

HOW: Fox Sports Southwest

THE STORY: Like the Mavericks, the Atlanta Hawks have made massive overhauls to their roster in the past few years. Gone is Josh Smith, Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford -- in fact, the only two players still on the team is Jeff Teague and Al Horford. But despite their efforts, Atlanta is going to have to battle for a final playoff spot this year -- again, just like the Mavericks. The similarities will be put to the test tonight as each team tries to stay undefeated (technically true) and start the season off right.

More from Mavs Moneyball:

• Report: Mavs, new GM Rosas part ways
• Why the Rosas departure?
• Dallas Mavericks Player Preview: Ricky Ledo
• If the 2013-14 Dallas Mavericks were '90s songs
• Can Jose Calderon and Monta Ellis play together?

/p>