The 1990-91 NBA season was a challenging one for the Dallas Mavericks. Finishing with a record of 28-54, the team struggled to find consistent form throughout the season. Despite having notable players like Rolando Blackman and Derek Harper, the Mavericks were unable to secure a playoff spot, ending up 5th in the Midwest Division.
The season was marked by the team’s inability to maintain defensive solidity, which often left them vulnerable against more aggressive opponents. Additionally, coaching changes and internal management issues contributed to their lackluster performance. The Mavericks faced difficulties in building momentum, as they failed to string together significant winning streaks.
In summary, the 1990-91 season was characterized by instability and underperformance, leading to a rebuilding phase aimed at better outcomes in the following years. The Mavericks’ struggles during this period highlighted the need for strategic changes both on and off the court.
- Regular Season Record: 28-54
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats for 1990-91 Season
POINTS
Roy Tarpley
20.4
REBOUNDS
Roy Tarpley
11.0
ASSISTS
Derek Harper
7.1
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Roy Tarpley | 5 | 20.4 | 11.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rolando Blackman | 80 | 19.9 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 35.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Derek Harper | 77 | 19.7 | 3.0 | 7.1 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 36.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Herb Williams | 60 | 12.5 | 6.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rodney McCray | 74 | 11.4 | 7.6 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Donaldson | 82 | 10.0 | 8.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Alex English | 79 | 9.7 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Randy White | 79 | 8.8 | 6.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 16.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Fat Lever | 4 | 7.3 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kelvin Upshaw | 48 | 5.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 24.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brad Davis | 80 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 25.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Alford | 34 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 30.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jim Grandholm | 26 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 53.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| John Shasky | 57 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Howard Wright | 3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dallas Mavericks 1990-91 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1990-91 season for the Dallas Mavericks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1990 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 98-85 | |
| Nov 03, 1990 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 140-110 | |
| Nov 06, 1990 | @ New York Knicks | W 96-91 | |
| Nov 07, 1990 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-101 | |
| Nov 09, 1990 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-99 | |
| Nov 13, 1990 | @ Orlando Magic | L 109-103 | |
| Nov 14, 1990 | @ Miami Heat | L 105-93 | |
| Nov 16, 1990 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 99-86 | |
| Nov 20, 1990 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 92-91 | |
| Nov 23, 1990 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-104 | |
| Nov 24, 1990 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 85-74 | |
| Nov 28, 1990 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-88 | |
| Dec 01, 1990 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-97 | |
| Dec 04, 1990 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-83 | |
| Dec 05, 1990 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 93-89 | |
| Dec 07, 1990 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-104 | |
| Dec 08, 1990 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 113-107 | |
| Dec 12, 1990 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-97 | |
| Dec 14, 1990 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-104 | |
| Dec 15, 1990 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 106-105 | |
| Dec 18, 1990 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 114-95 | |
| Dec 21, 1990 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-89 | |
| Dec 22, 1990 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 119-110 | |
| Dec 26, 1990 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 115-88 | |
| Dec 27, 1990 | @ Utah Jazz | L 110-102 | |
| Dec 29, 1990 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 90-79 | |
| Jan 02, 1991 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 115-95 | |
| Jan 03, 1991 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-87 | |
| Jan 06, 1991 | @ Boston Celtics | L 127-110 | |
| Jan 07, 1991 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 88-87 | |
| Jan 09, 1991 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-99 | |
| Jan 11, 1991 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 110-99 | |
| Jan 12, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 127-103 | |
| Jan 14, 1991 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 89-81 | |
| Jan 16, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-94 | |
| Jan 18, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 119-112 | |
| Jan 19, 1991 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 110-95 | |
| Jan 23, 1991 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-85 | |
| Jan 25, 1991 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 84-82 | |
| Jan 26, 1991 | @ Washington Bullets | W 99-96 | |
| Jan 29, 1991 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 117-112 | |
| Feb 01, 1991 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 101-90 | |
| Feb 05, 1991 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-109 | |
| Feb 07, 1991 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 102-101 | |
| Feb 12, 1991 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-92 | |
| Feb 13, 1991 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 95-93 | |
| Feb 15, 1991 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 121-96 | |
| Feb 16, 1991 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 96-94 | |
| Feb 18, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-101 | |
| Feb 19, 1991 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-100 | |
| Feb 21, 1991 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-92 | |
| Feb 23, 1991 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 122-107 | |
| Feb 26, 1991 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-94 | |
| Feb 27, 1991 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 108-104 | |
| Mar 01, 1991 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 109-86 | |
| Mar 02, 1991 | vs. Miami Heat | L 109-103 | |
| Mar 04, 1991 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 102-100 | |
| Mar 06, 1991 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-92 | |
| Mar 07, 1991 | @ Houston Rockets | L 122-90 | |
| Mar 10, 1991 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 124-110 | |
| Mar 13, 1991 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 98-96 | |
| Mar 15, 1991 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 127-117 | |
| Mar 16, 1991 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 117-105 | |
| Mar 18, 1991 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 104-86 | |
| Mar 20, 1991 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 110-96 | |
| Mar 22, 1991 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-102 | |
| Mar 23, 1991 | @ Orlando Magic | L 105-93 | |
| Mar 27, 1991 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 97-85 | |
| Mar 29, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-96 | |
| Mar 30, 1991 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 115-102 | |
| Apr 02, 1991 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 133-126 | |
| Apr 03, 1991 | @ Houston Rockets | L 102-86 | |
| Apr 05, 1991 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 93-87 | |
| Apr 07, 1991 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-92 | |
| Apr 09, 1991 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 113-104 | |
| Apr 10, 1991 | @ Utah Jazz | L 97-91 | |
| Apr 12, 1991 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-91 | |
| Apr 13, 1991 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 132-114 | |
| Apr 15, 1991 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-106 | |
| Apr 17, 1991 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-100 | |
| Apr 19, 1991 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 113-107 | |
| Apr 21, 1991 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 135-101 |