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Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season kicks off with a road game against the Rockets, breaking their recent Spurs-opening streak. With 21 nationally televised games and 15 back-to-backs, the schedule is brutal — especially early, facing Houston, Indiana, San Antonio, Miami, OKC, and Houston again. The team’s longest home stretch is just four games, while their toughest road trip hits five cities. Despite last year’s 26-win collapse due to injuries and trades, expectations are modestly raised to around 32 wins this season. Kyrie Irving’s return (even if limited) and Dereck Lively II’s full health could be game-changers, bolstered by new coaching, front office, and young shooting talent. While a deep playoff run feels unlikely, the Mavericks are poised to compete for a Play-In spot — and they’ve made smart moves to build depth and resilience.

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