The Dallas Mavericks got the No.5 seed in the Western Conference for the NBA Playoffs and will play against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round.
Dallas lost 1-2 to the Clippers in the regular season, but they have become a different team since their last game on December 20. The Mavericks have added some players in the trade deadline who improved their defense and brought more skills to the offense, supporting Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
The first game starts at 2:30 p.m. CT on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Here is the complete schedule for the series:
Sunday 4/21 – Mavs at Clippers, 2:30 p.m. CT
Tuesday 4/23 – Mavs at Clippers, 9 p.m. CT
Friday 4/26 – Clippers at Mavs, 7 p.m. CT
Sunday 4/28 – Clippers at Mavs, 2:30 p.m. CT
Wednesday 5/01- Mavs at Clippers, TBD (if necessary)
Friday 5/03 – Clippers at Mavs, TBD (if necessary)
Sunday 5/05 – Mavs at Clippers, TBD (if necessary)
Here is Dallas’ playoff roster and coaching staff that will try to mount a deep postseason run:
Guard Brandon Williams (#00)
Williams is in his second NBA season and has appeared in 17 games for the Mavs on a two-way contract between Dallas and the G-League’s Texas Legends. He scored 22 points in Sunday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Guard Dante Exum (#0)
The veteran combo guard and former first-round pick returned to the NBA this season with Dallas after two years overseas. As a backup, he has been averaging 7.8 points per game and has made some clutch plays this season.
Guard Jaden Hardy (#1)
The second-year guard has shown flashes when healthy and can be a critical component for the second unit. He is one of the top backcourt scoring options off the bench and has a few starts under his belt.
Center Dereck Lively II (#2)
The rookie from Duke has had a strong debut season, displaying the defensive prowess and athleticism for which he was drafted. He has been extremely consistent across the board and is a massive part of the team, solidifying its rotation at center.
Center Dwight Powell (#7)
Powell has seen his role diminish this season, going from starting 63 games a year ago to just nine. Still, he’s a veteran who can provide good minutes off the bench and play efficiently on the offensive end.
Forward Josh Green (#8)
Dallas’ first-round pick in 2020 has always had great potential but has yet to completely reach it at the pro level. He’s faced plenty of injuries in his career, but the balance in his game helps complete the Dallas lineup.
Guard AJ Lawson (#9)
Lawson is in his second year with Dallas and has appeared in 56 games off the bench.
Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (#10)
Hardaway Jr. provides complementary scoring through three-point shooting in his sixth season with the Mavs. He is the team’s third-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, with 14.4 points per game this season.
Guard Kyrie Irving (#11)
Much was made of the Mavericks’ collapse after acquiring Irving last season, but now that the team is in the playoffs, he is one of the few team members with experience with deep playoff runs — not to mention his scoring ability and ability to run the offense.
Forward Greg Brown III (#13)
Brown III has appeared in six games this season after playing his first two NBA seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. spending his initial two NBA seasons were with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Proper is #18 and plays as a forward.
The other rookie in 40 games this season for Dallas. appeared Even though he won't likely play much, having playoff experience is crucial for his career development.
Gafford is a forward/center and his number is 21.
Gafford is one of the significant acquisitions during the trade deadline and has greatly strengthened the center position.
PJ Washington is #25 and plays as a forward.
The former Frisco Lone Star High School student has returned home and thrived with the Mavericks.
Maxi Kleber is #42 and plays as a forward.
Kleber's role has reduced somewhat this season, but he continues to receive a healthy share of minutes as part of the big-man rotation. plays Daniel Jones Jr. has appeared in 66 of his 76 games in his first year in Dallas and has achieved career highs in points per game and three-point shooting percentage.
Luka Doncic continues to climb the record boards as the leader of the team and had a season worthy of MVP consideration.
Although Morris has had limited appearances this season, the younger players can depend on his experience from his 50 career playoff games and the 2020 NBA Championship. started Jason Kidd has led the Mavericks to the playoffs twice in the last three years since taking over for Rick Carlisle, reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022.
Darrell Armstrong, another former Mavericks player, has had a role in the Dallas coaching staff since the 2008-09 season, following his 14-year NBA career.
After spending a few years with the Detroit Pistons, Sean Sweeney joined the Mavericks in the offseason, known throughout the league for player development.
Slovenian player Marko Milic joined Dallas as an assistant in 2022 after working with the Basketball Federation of Slovenia following his playing career.
Jared Dudley, who played 14 years in the NBA with seven different teams, joined the Dallas staff in 2021. played Keith Veney has a history of developing players like Malcolm Brogdon, Caron Butler, and Steve Francis.
Josh Broghamer's connection with Jason Kidd dates back to their time on the staff in Milwaukee.
Ever Hughes joined the Mavs’ staff this season after four years in Philadelphia and was also part of Kidd’s staff in Milwaukee and Brooklyn. led Assistant Coach: Alex Jensen reaching Jensen became part of the Dallas coaching staff before the start of the season, following 10 years working with the Utah Jazz. He has also coached in college and the NBA G-League and contributed to the U.S. National team.
Player Development Coach: God Shammgod
The former second-round NBA pick played mainly abroad and assisted future NBA players as an assistant at Providence College. He has been with Dallas since 2019. spent Emotional Support Dog: Bailey
Bailey is the first emotional support animal for the NBA, thanks to assistance from the Mavericks’ wellness department.
The Dallas Mavericks secured the No.5 seed in the Western Conference for the NBA Playoffs and are set to go up against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round. Dallas had a 1-2 record against the Clippers during the regular season but has undergone significant changes since their last encounter on December 20, with the addition of new players. joined the Mavericks in the offseason. He is known league-wide for developing players, especially during his time in Milwaukee and in Brooklyn.
Assistant Coach: Marko Milic
The first Slovenian player to be drafted into the NBA joined Dallas as an assistant in 2022 after working with the Basketball Federation of Slovenia following his playing career. He is one of just two players to have his number retired by Union Olimpija in Slovenia.
Assistant Coach: Jared Dudley
Dudley played 14 years in the NBA with seven different teams. He joined the Dallas staff in 2021.
Assistant Coach: Keith Veney
Veney was a prolific shooter in Europe and has developed players like Malcolm Brogdon, Caron Butler, and Steve Francis.
Assistant Coach: Josh Broghamer
Broghamer’s connection with Jason Kidd goes back to their days on the staff in Milwaukee. He joined Dallas before this season and has also spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns.
Assistant Coach: Eric Hughes
Hughes also joined the Mavs’ staff this season after four years in Philadelphia. He was also part of Kidd’s staff in Milwaukee and Brooklyn and assisted former Mavs’ assistant Dwane Casey during his stint as head coach in Toronto.
Assistant Coach: Alex Jensen
Jensen joined the Dallas staff before the season after 10 years with the Utah Jazz. He has also coached in college and the NBA G-League and helped the U.S. National team.
Player Development Coach: God Shammgod
The former second-round NBA pick played mostly overseas and helped develop eventual NBA players as an assistant at Providence College. He has been with Dallas since 2019.
Emotional Support Dog: Bailey
Bailey is the NBA’s first emotional support animal, thanks to an idea from the Mavericks’ wellness department.
