10 Most important games on Dallas Mavericks' 2024-25 schedule

9. Season opener against San Antonio Spurs

This game was leaked before the full schedule was announced. The Mavericks will host their in-state rival on I-35 South, the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on October 24 with the game being broadcasted on TNT.

Opening the season against a rival will always be a good test, and the Mavs have a good opportunity to make a statement against the Spurs. This game adds a lot of hype when it comes to the talk around Luka Doncic going head-to-head against Victor Wembanyama.

Even though the Spurs struggled last season winning 22 games, Wembanyama's hype coming into this season is incredibly high, and he can potentially be in the MVP discussion. But, Doncic will also be in MVP discussion after he finished third last season.

Doncic having a dominant performance against Wembanyama and the Spurs would be a great way for the Mavs to start the season, but also for Doncic to have a strong start to open a claim to be the 2024-25 MVP. The season opener against the Spurs will also mark the debut of Klay Thompson in a Mavericks jersey.

Thompson in Dallas has brought so much hype and excitement around the team, and Mavs fans are ready to see Thompson's career take off in Big D.

Season openers are always important for any team, and the Mavs' season opener against the Spurs will be an important game to start the season on the right track.