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Aaaaaaaaannndd we’re back! The Mavericks’ season starts tonight, and as we like to do every year, here is the very accurate and very serious preview of every single game of the season.
It’s going to be a long journey; let’s do this together.
Oct. 18 vs. Hawks
The Dennis Smith Jr. era begins. Fly, rook, fly.
Oct. 20 vs. Kings
Salah Mejri gets a technical foul for picking up J.J. Barea so he can dunk the ball.
Oct. 21 at Rockets
The Mavs get their first taste of the Harden-CP3 one-two punch.
Oct. 23 vs. Warriors
Klay Thompson is still carrying around that toaster.
Oct. 25 vs. Rockets
A fourth quarter rally gets the Mavs over the line in a tight finish.
Oct. 26 at Grizzlies
A fourth quarter rally gets the Grizzlies over the line in a tight finish.
Oct. 28 vs. 76ers
“The Process” in action, in Dallas.
Oct. 30 at Jazz
... Jeff Withey revenge game?
Nov. 1 at Clippers
The brutal November run begins.
Nov. 3 vs. Pelicans
Hey Dallas, be good... Boogie is a free agent next season.
Nov. 4 at Timberwolves
Dennis Smith Jr. earns his first double-double as a pro.
Nov. 7 at Wizards
Dirk is still out there giving the Wizards headaches.
Nov. 11 vs. Cavaliers
The Mavericks might struggle to contain Kyrie Irving Isaiah Thomas.
Nov. 12 at Thunder
The Harrison Barnes vs Paul George game.
Nov. 14 vs. Spurs
Beware of the claw.
Nov. 17 vs. Timberwolves
At some point, Gian Clavell is going to have a 25-point game. This will be it.
Nov. 18 vs. Bucks
The Mavericks go berserk from behind the arc. You get a three! And you get a three! Everybody gets a threeee!
Nov. 20 vs. Celtics
The Mavericks might struggle to contain Isaiah Thomas Kyrie Irving.
Nov. 22 at Grizzlies
Chandler Parsons out there, still trying to get his revenge game on the Mavs.
Nov. 25 vs. Thunder
Nerlens Noel shows us all why he’s worth that max contract.
Nov. 27 at Spurs
Jeff Withey erupts with eight threes, becomes a new fan favorite.
Nov. 29 vs. Nets
*Googles who’s on the Nets* Oh yeah, D’Angelo Russell!
Dec. 2 vs. Clippers
Miloš Teodosić is really something.
Dec. 4 vs. Nuggets
Nikola Jokic triple-double Watch.
Dec. 6 at Celtics
Dirk drops 20 points and schools Aron Baynes along the way.
Dec. 8 at Bucks
Somebody is going to have to stop this guy.
Dec. 10 at Timberwolves
Harrison Barnes scores 30, leading Dallas to victory.
Dec. 12 vs. Spurs
Seth Curry hits his career high in points.
Dec. 14 at Warriors
This.... this might not be fun.
Dec. 16 at Spurs
Get ready for a Harrison Barnes career game.
Dec. 18 vs. Suns
Third-year Devin Booker could be a problem.
Dec. 20 vs. Pistons
Wes Matthews is cold for three quarters until hitting clutch threes to get the Mavs the win.
Dec. 22 at Heat
J. J. Barea saves the day in the fourth with some clutch shooting.
Dec. 23 at Hawks
Has anyone ever seen Chance the Rapper and Kent Bazemore in the same room?
Dec. 26 vs. Raptors
Boxing day in Canada!
Dec. 27 at Pacers
Dirk gets a “DNP - Old.”
Dec. 29 at Pelicans
The Mavs open the game with Hack-a-Rondo.
Dec. 31 at Thunder
New Years Eve celebrations in Oklahoma City as the Mavs win this one in overtime.
Jan. 3 vs. Warriors
Excuse me, Shaun. Please don’t do this again.
Jan. 5 vs. Bulls
After the first half, both teams agree to just settle the game with a dunk-off between Zach LaVine and Dennis Smith Jr.
Jan. 7 vs. Knicks
I will be at this game. I will win the halftime Whataburger fry toss.
Jan. 9 vs. Magic
41 games down, 41 to go.
Jan. 10 at Hornets
Let’s goooooooooo!
Jan. 13 vs. Lakers
The crowd erupts as Mark Cuban and LaVar Ball enter the octagon for the halftime entertainment.
Jan. 16 at Nuggets
Harrison Barnes slump game.
Jan. 20 at Trailblazers
Harrison Barnes bounce-back game!
Jan. 22 vs. Wizards
Josh McRoberts flirts with the NBA record for three pointers made.
Jan. 24 vs. Rockets
I hope we get to see some of these free throws.
Jan. 26 vs. Trailblazers
Lillard time vs. Nowitzki time.
Jan. 27 at Nuggets
Yogi Ferrell out in Denver ballin’.
Jan. 29 vs. Heat
Of course Devin Harris saves the game.
Jan. 31 at Suns
There’s something about the Phoenix air that gets Maximilian Kleber going.
Feb. 3 at Kings
Dou-ble. Over-time.
Feb. 5 at Clippers
Please Mavs, don’t let Steve get this excited. We can’t bare to watch this dance.
Feb. 8 at Warriors
Swaggy P catches fire.
Feb. 10 vs. Lakers
Dennis Smith Jr. > Lonzo Ball
Feb. 11 at Rockets
DSJ cracks 30 points. We’ve got a star!
Feb. 13 vs. Kings
Last game before the All-Star break!
Feb. 23 at Lakers
Dirk has his post All-Star break 25 and 10 game.
Feb. 24 at Jazz
This shootout between Joe Ingles and Jeff Withey is going to be great.
Feb. 26 vs. Pacers
Every starter hits double digit points.
Feb. 28 vs. Thunder
Okay who’s going to guard Westbrook... and Carmelo... AND Paul George?
Mar. 2 at Bulls
They call it the Windy City because of all the airballs the Bulls are gonna put up, amiright???
Mar. 4 vs. Pelicans
Do not let this creature haunt your dreams.
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Mar. 6 vs. Nuggets
Harrison Barnes puts the team on his back and hits bucket after bucket.
Mar. 10 vs. Grizzlies
Not the prettiest game as neither team makes it to 50 points before half time.
Mar. 11 vs. Rockets
Ryan Anderson. Someone get out to Ryan Anderson.
Mar. 13 at Knicks
Beware of the unicorn.
Mar. 16 at Raptors
The Raptors pick up a technical foul as Drake storms the court after a missed call.
Mar. 17 at Nets
Get in. Win. Get out.
Mar. 20 at Pelicans
Nerlens Noel vs. Anthony Davis!
Mar. 22 vs. Jazz
Wes Matthews leads the Mavericks with seven threes.
Mar. 24 vs. Hornets
The Mavericks drop a very winnable game at home.
Mar. 27 at Kings
Blink and you’ll miss De’Aaron Fox.
Mar. 28 at Lakers
Playoff odds implication game.
Mar. 30 vs. Timberwolves
Mavs give up a big third quarter lead and let this one slip away from them.
Apr. 1 at Cavaliers
Playoff odds implication game.
Apr. 3 vs. Trailblazers
Lottery odds implication game.
Apr. 4 at Magic
Dwight Powell game!
Apr. 6 at Pistons
Dennis Smith Jr. Buzzer beater!
Apr. 8 at 76ers
I’m going to be honest: I fear Joel Embiid.