All times are Central and subject to change.
Away Day Date Opponent Result Highlights Sun. 1 Sacramento W, 119-107 Box score Juwan Howard scores 32 points, and Dirk Nowitzki adds 25 for the Mavericks. The Mavericks clinch their first playoff spot since 1990 Thu. 5 Atlanta W, 108-94 Box score Wang Zhizhi scores six points in NBA debut. 10 San Antonio L, 91-79 Box score San Antonio's Twin Towers account for 59 points. Third straight loss drops Mavs to fifth seed in West.