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Dallas Mavericks are sitting out Christmas Day for the first time in six years, missing a prime spotlight as the NBA unveils its 2026-27 holiday matchups — featuring Spurs vs. Knicks, Heat vs. Celtics, 76ers vs. Lakers, Thunder vs. Timberwolves, and Nuggets vs. Warriors. Last year’s Warriors showdown gave rookie Cooper Flagg his moment in the sun; this year’s absence might be a strategic reset. The Mavs also skip nationally televised opening week games, though a potential fireworks show looms with a possible rematch against Charlotte Hornets — where Flagg and Knueppel’s rookie rivalry last season exploded, including Flagg’s 49-point blast. With NBA Cup matchups dropping tomorrow and the full schedule Thursday, fans await to see when and how the Mavs will make their mark.

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