76ers vs. Mavs for NBA China Games '18
The Process will head overseas when the 76ers face the Mavericks in the NBA China Games 2018.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
24-58, 4th in Southwest
- 2/13L 114-109
- 2/23L 124-102
- 2/24L 97-90
- 2/26W 109-103
- 2/28L 111-110
- 3/2L 108-100
- 3/4L 126-109
- 3/6W 118-107
- 3/10W 114-80
- 3/11L 105-82
- 3/13W 110-97
- 3/16L 122-115
- 3/17L 114-106
- 3/20L 115-105
- 3/22L 119-112
- 3/24L 102-98
- 3/27W 103-97
- 3/28L 103-93
- 3/30L 93-92
- 4/1L 98-87
- 4/3W 115-109
- 4/4L 105-100
- 4/6L 113-106
- 4/8L 109-97
- 4/10L 124-97
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Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
The Process will be heading to China next season as the Philadelphia 76ers will face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA China Games 2018. The Mavericks and Sixers will meet twice on Oct. 5 in Shanghai and Oct. 8 in Shenzhen. This will be the first time the Mavericks and Sixers play in China. "When I played in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I witnessed China's enthusiasm for basketball firsthand," Dallas Dirk Nowitzki said in a statement. "It will be a fantastic experience for our franchise to play in China for the first time. We're also excited about the possibility of reconnecting with two great Chinese players who played for the Mavericks, Wang Zhizhi and Yi Jianlian."
Mavs win pre-lottery tiebreaker with Hawks
The Mavericks won a tiebreaker with the Hawks on Friday to earn the third pre-lottery position and will have a 13.8 percent chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick.
NBA to hold drawings for draft tiebreakers
Random drawings by the NBA on Friday afternoon will break several significant ties in the pre-lottery NBA draft standings.
Suns top Mavs 124-97 as reserves rule for lottery teams
Rookie Alec Peters scored a career-high 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-97 on Tuesday night in a reserve-filled finale for two teams headed to the lottery.
Dirk says he will return next year (0:16)
Dirk's plan: Play next year, then 'go from there'
Dirk Nowitzki says he never wavered in his goal of completing the two-year contract he signed with the Mavs last summer, adding that he wants to help the team "push through the tough times."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Dirk Nowitzki on next season: "I'm planning on coming back." He said that's why he got the ankle surgery now.
The Undefeated: Mavericks' Harrison Barnes on Sacramento protest, why he feels the need to speak out, and playing with Dirk
'At the end of the day, although I play basketball and I do those type of things, I'm still an African-American'
76ers match team record with 14th straight win
J.J. Redick scored 18 points, and the surging Philadelphia 76ers matched a franchise record with their 14th consecutive victory, 109-97 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Jackson scores 24 as Pistons beat Mavericks 113-106 in OT
Reggie Jackson scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the Detroit Pistons beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-106 on Friday night.
Motley drains clutch 3-pointer to tie game (0:26)
Finney-Smith soars for one-handed slam (0:19)
Barnes delivers emphatic slam (0:17)
Kleber beats halftime buzzer with jumper (0:16)
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Source: Mavs guard J.J. Barea will miss the final few games of the season due to a left oblique strain. Barea, a 12-year veteran, averaged career highs in points (11.6 per game) and assists (6.3) this season.
Nowitzki has ankle surgery, out for season
Dirk Nowitzki will miss the remainder of the Mavericks' season after undergoing surgery on his left ankle Thursday morning, the team announced.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Sources: Dirk Nowitzki underwent surgery on his left ankle this morning and will miss the rest of the season. The surgery is considered relatively minor and is not expected to affect his decision on whether to return for a 21st season.
Jamel Artris has career-high 18, Magic hold off Mavs 105-100
Rookie Jamel Artis had 18 points for his second straight career high to help the Orlando Magic beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 105-100 on Wednesday night.
Gordon balling in the 1st quarter (0:44)
Silver vows commitment to NBA 2K League
NBA commissioner Adam Silver doesn't think the NBA 2K League will be a fad. He believes the esports entity is "something that's going to be around forever."
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Dirk Nowitzki (left ankle impingement), Harrison Barnes (rest), Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) and Dwight Powell (knee) will not play for the Mavericks tonight in Orlando, a game that could have significant impact on lottery odds.
Mavs edge Blazers (0:58)
Smith highlight helps Mavs top playoff-bound Blazers 115-109
Dennis Smith Jr. scored 18 points, including a highlight-reel dunk to help keep the lottery-bound Dallas Mavericks ahead in a 115-109 win over Portland on Tuesday night.
2017-18 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 65 | 17 | .793 | - | L1 |
| New Orleans | 48 | 34 | .585 | 17 | W5 |
| San Antonio | 47 | 35 | .573 | 18 | L1 |
| Dallas | 24 | 58 | .293 | 41 | L4 |
| Memphis | 22 | 60 | .268 | 43 | L2 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game102.328th
Rebounds Per Game41.327th
Assists Per Game22.719th
Points Allowed105.412th
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2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(9) | Dennis Smith | PG | North Carolina State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2016-17 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |
| 2014-15 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
| 2013-14 | 49 | 33 | .598 |