Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks (often referred to as the Mavs) are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member club of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division.

Sports League They Play in

The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team playing in the Western Conference Southwest Division of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was founded in 1980, and is based in Dallas, Texas. They compete in the Southwest Division of the league's Western Conference. They play their home games at American Airlines Center, which they share with fellow NBA franchise, the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Mavericks are owned by Mark Cuban. The Southwest Division is one of three divisions in each conference. Its teams are located in California, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Each team plays 82 games per season as part of an NBA regular season that extends from October to April. Are you traveling with a large group? Consider a charter bus rental, perfect for medium to large sized groups. We service all major events, and common services such as weddings, birthday parties and more.

Nickname: Mavs

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Conference: National Basketball Association (NBA) Western Conference Southwest Division

The Dallas Mavericks, or “Mavs,” were founded in 1980 and play their home games at American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas. The Mavs are owned by American entrepreneur Mark Cuban, who purchased the team from H. Ross Perot Jr. in 2000 for $285 million. They have won three conference championships (1987, 2005, 2011) and two division titles (1987, 2007). Their most successful season was the 2010-2011 campaign when they finished with a franchise-best record of 66 wins alongside 16 losses for a .805 winning percentage before going on to win their first NBA championship that year by defeating LeBron James and the Miami Heat in six games. Dirk Nowitzki is the Mavericks' all-time leading scorer with 31,560 career points.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Dallas is the third-most populous city in Texas, after Houston and San Antonio. As of 2017, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex was the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. The city's population ranks ninth in the U.S. and third in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. The bulk of the city is located in Dallas County, of which it is the county seat; however, sections of the city are located in Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties. According to the 2010 United States Census, this large area had a population of approximately 6 million people with a density of 1,981 individuals per square mile (766 per square kilometer). It is considered to be one of America's fastest growing cities as well as one of its largest metropolitan areas due to its relatively low cost of living and an influx of jobs brought on by an expanding economy. If you are planning a trip to the Dallas area, with a large group of passengers you can count on a Dallas charter bus to shuttle your group to your desired locations. Enjoy stress free group transportation with a coach bus rental perfect for 45-60 passengers.

Arena: American Airlines Center

The American Airlines Center is the home of the Dallas Mavericks, and opened in 2001. It sits 19,200 fans. The building was built by HKS Architects and designed by David M. Schwarz Architects. Its record attendance is 20,357 people.

Owner(s): Mark Cuban

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the top professional basketball teams in the NBA. They play in the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The owner of the team is Mark Cuban. Mark Cuban is a billionaire who made his money in technology.

Team History

The Dallas Mavericks are an American professional basketball team founded in 1980 by original owner Donald Carter. The team's name, a nod to the western heritage of Texas, was chosen from a list of over six hundred names submitted by fans in a naming contest. The Mavericks' first season took place during the 1980-1981 NBA season, during which they posted an abysmal 15-67 record and finished last overall in their division. In spite of this uninspiring beginning, they continued to develop as a franchise, and were boosted by the arrival of Mark Aguirre—a University of DePaul standout—during their third season. After this initial splutter, their growth has been steady: they have won 3 division championships (1987-1988, 2002-2003 and 2007-2008) and one NBA Finals championship (2010–2011).

Where to get tickets

There are many options when purchasing Mavericks tickets. We recommend Ticketmaster, StubHub, and TicketCity as reputable ticket marketplaces where you can find real seats to real games at reasonable prices. Fans should be able to choose between buying a ticket directly through the official site or the Dallas Mavericks Ticket Exchange (powered by StubHub). Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, and TicketNetwork also usually have a wide selection of seats available for each game. TicketsNow is another good option for buying tickets as well as selling them if you can’t attend a game. Ticket Liquidator and Best Available Tickets are less expensive but may not be entirely trustworthy in some cases. If you want to go straight to the source for your tickets, head over to The American Airlines Center website or visit the arena box office on game day.