Dallas Mavericks Playoffs 2027
The Dallas Mavericks are 7-4 (.636), 9th in the Western Conference, 2½ games behind the Los Angeles Lakers. If the season ended today they would be the No. 9 seed and play the Denver Nuggets (No. 10) in the Play-In at home. Next: at the Minnesota Timberwolves, Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM EST on NBA TV.
TimberwolvesThu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM EST · NBA TV
Nuggets No. 10Winner visits the 7/8 loser for the No. 8 seed; loser is outSeason Trend
Western Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lakers | 10-2 | .833 | – |
| 2 |  Spurs | 9-2 | .818 | ½ |
| 3 |  Warriors | 8-3 | .727 | 1½ |
| 4 | Timberwolves | 8-3 | .727 | 1½ |
| 5 |  Rockets | 8-3 | .727 | 1½ |
| 6 |  Thunder | 8-3 | .727 | 1½ |
| 7 |  Grizzlies | 7-3 | .700 | 2 |
| 8 |  Trail Blazers | 7-3 | .700 | 2 |
| 9 | Mavericks | 7-4 | .636 | 2½ |
| 10 | Nuggets | 5-4 | .556 | 3½ |
| 11 |  Suns | 4-6 | .400 | 5 |
| 12 |  Pelicans | 4-7 | .364 | 5½ |
| 13 |  Clippers | 2-8 | .200 | 7 |
| 14 |  Kings | 1-10 | .091 | 8½ |
| 15 |  Jazz | 1-10 | .091 | 8½ |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Mavericks Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs Kings | L 100-115 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Spurs | L 111-112 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs Jazz | W 112-100 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | vs  Nets | W 130-93 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | vs  Pacers | W 125-122 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | at Timberwolves | 8:00 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at  Cavaliers | 7:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 | at  Celtics | 6:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | vs Warriors | 9:30 PM |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Clippers | 8:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 22 | at Jazz | 7:00 PM |
| Tue, Nov 24 | at Nuggets | 10:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Suns | 9:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Dallas Mavericks playoffs page refreshes after every Mavericks game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the West playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Dallas Mavericks playoffs FAQ
Are the Dallas Mavericks in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 9 in the West, a Play-In place.
Who would the Dallas Mavericks play in the Play-In?
The Denver Nuggets (No. 10), at home; winner visits the 7/8 loser for the No. 8 seed; loser is out.
When is the next Mavericks game?
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM EST, at the Minnesota Timberwolves, on NBA TV.
How many wins are the Mavericks on pace for?
52 wins over 82 games at their current .636 winning percentage.
Does winning the Southwest matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.