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7 Must Watch Games for the Dallas Mavericks This Season

By Kohl Rast
Oct 11, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (left) and guard Justin Anderson (right) celebrate a basket by the Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (left) and guard Justin Anderson (right) celebrate a basket by the Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Thunder 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

November 9th- Mavericks @ Warriors

Aside from being the defending Western Conference Champions and just another season removed from an NBA title, the Golden State Warriors are one of the most exciting opponents for Dallas this year. Of course, it starts with the chance to take down the heavy favorites in the West.

The Warriors, of course, added Kevin Durant to their already All-Star caliber roster, making them one of the scariest lineups in NBA history on paper. It remains to be seen whether these players will be capable of putting it all together, but no matter what happens, they will be dangerous.

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A win for the Mavs over a team like the Warriors would boost the confidence immensely for most of these younger players and for the team as a whole. These are not the only reasons this game is exciting, though.

For the first time, Harrison Barnes will be playing against the Warriors instead of for them. Barnes has been the starter for Golden State the last few years and is finally able to spread his wings a little bit with a new team.

The Mavs also added Andrew Bogut from the starting lineup of the former NBA Champions, giving them a presence in the middle they have been looking for. Bogut will be a force against his previous team and is excited to be in Dallas.

Of course, not all news is good news. Dallas will be playing against a former fan favorite, Zaza Pachulia when they meet with the Warriors in November. He is sure to receive a warm welcome back once the Warriors make their way down to the American Airlines Center.

Next: November 18th

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