What happened: The Dallas Mavericks have opened the 2026-27 NBA regular season with a 7-4 record through 11 games under head coach Dusty May. The start follows a three-game winning streak highlighted by a 125-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 9. May navigated an initial 32-point deficit before his first official halftime speech to steady the group.
Why it matters: The stretch has elevated Dallas into ninth place in the Western Conference standings through the opening month of the season. Sustaining positive momentum keeps the roster competitive within a dense conference bracket following major offseason rotation changes.
By the numbers: Dallas is 7-4 through 11 games in the 2026-27 regular season, holding the ninth seed in the Western Conference on an active three-game winning streak.
What to watch: Dallas looks to extend its three-game winning streak as Western Conference regular-season action continues.