The Dallas Mavericks open up their 2024-25 campaign on Thursday afternoon at American Airlines Center.
The reigning Western Conference champions will take on fellow Texas foe San Antonio Spurs and sophomore sensation Victor Wembanyama. The season opener will also feature new Mavs signings in Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes and Naji Marshall.
Here’s everything you need to know about Dallas’ matchup with San Antonio.
Mavericks vs. Spurs
When: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (October 24)
Where: American Airlines Center
TV/Streaming: TNT
Radio: KEGL-FM 97.1 The Eagle
Bottom line
The Dallas Mavericks open the season at home against the San Antonio Spurs.
Dallas went 50-32 overall, 11-5 in Southwest Division play and 25-16 at home a season ago. The Mavericks averaged 117.9 points per game last season, 47.4 in the paint, 16.5 off of turnovers and 15.8 on fast breaks.
San Antonio finished 22-60 overall, 3-13 in Southwest Division action and 10-31 on the road last season. The Spurs averaged 112.1 points per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 34.7% from behind the arc last season.
Injuries
Mavericks: Dante Exum: out (wrist), Luka Doncic: day to day (calf).
Spurs: Devin Vassell: out (foot).
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