Dallas Mavericks schedule release: Road games key in early season

Dallas Mavericks schedule release: Road games key in early season

The Dallas Mavericks are planning on taking the next step this season. They qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, but plan on jumping into title contention. The Mavs added Josh Richardson to be their top perimeter defender and are expecting plenty of internal growth including from superstar Luka Doncic.

Fans cannot wait for the season to get underway. Luckily, they will not have to sit in anticipation much longer.

The NBA released the first half of the schedule on Dec. 4. The Mavs kick off on Dec. 23 against the Phoenix Suns. They announced 37 games on Friday. Let us take a look at some important stats for the Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks schedule release: Road games key in early season

The Mavs start with three road games against three teams most are projecting to make the playoffs. The Lakers and Clippers follow the Suns on the schedule. Things do not get easier from there. Brad Townsend has the note for fans.

The Mavericks were better away from home last season, and that will need to continue. They will be playing without Kristaps Porzingis, so the road-heavy start is a bit concerning. It is made worse by playing some of the best teams in the league. They do not want to fall behind in the standings, so winning on the road is crucial from the start.

Townsend also noted that the Mavericks have 16 nationally televised games in the first half of the slate. The Lakers top that list with 23 such contests in the first half of the season.

Bobby Karalla also shared these interesting nuggets for fans about the Mavs schedule.

The Dallas Mavericks will need to be ready to hit the ground running. Expect Luka Doncic to step up with KP out and provide plenty of magic. Fans will not want to miss it.