The 1998-99 Dallas Mavericks season was marked by significant changes and modest improvement. This lockout-shortened season saw the Mavericks finish with a 19-31 record, placing them 10th in the Western Conference, missing the playoffs once again. The campaign was notable for the team’s ownership change, as Mark Cuban acquired the franchise, setting the stage for future success.
On the court, Dirk Nowitzki made his NBA debut, although he struggled initially, averaging 8.2 points per game. Michael Finley emerged as the team’s leading scorer, averaging 20.2 points per game, while Gary Trent provided solid support with 16 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Despite the losing record, the season was pivotal in laying the groundwork for a brighter future, with Nowitzki poised to become a cornerstone of the franchise. The team’s young roster and new ownership hinted at the potential for a turnaround in the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 19-31
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats for 1998-99 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Michael Finley | 50 | 20.2 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 33.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gary Trent | 45 | 16.0 | 7.8 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cedric Ceballos | 13 | 12.5 | 6.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 39.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Hubert Davis | 50 | 9.1 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 45.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Robert Pack | 25 | 8.9 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shawn Bradley | 49 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dirk Nowitzki | 47 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 20.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Nash | 40 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 37.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Erick Strickland | 33 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 30.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Samaki Walker | 39 | 5.9 | 3.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| A.C. Green | 50 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Anstey | 41 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bruno Šundov | 3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Hot Rod Williams | 25 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dallas Mavericks 1998-99 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1998-99 season for the Dallas Mavericks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 92-86 | |
| Feb 07, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 102-99 | |
| Feb 09, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 90-79 | |
| Feb 11, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 105-95 | |
| Feb 12, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 100-94 | |
| Feb 14, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 96-92 | |
| Feb 15, 1999 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 99-84 | |
| Feb 17, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-88 | |
| Feb 19, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 84-79 | |
| Feb 20, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-90 | |
| Feb 22, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 101-83 | |
| Feb 23, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 89-85 | |
| Feb 25, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 90-81 | |
| Feb 26, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 80-65 | |
| Feb 27, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 97-90 | |
| Mar 02, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-99 | |
| Mar 04, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 95-79 | |
| Mar 05, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-95 | |
| Mar 07, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 94-89 | |
| Mar 09, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 103-91 | |
| Mar 11, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 93-76 | |
| Mar 13, 1999 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 91-74 | |
| Mar 15, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-91 | |
| Mar 17, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 88-87 | |
| Mar 19, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 94-87 | |
| Mar 20, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 104-90 | |
| Mar 22, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-93 | |
| Mar 24, 1999 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 88-78 | |
| Mar 26, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 98-79 | |
| Mar 27, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-77 | |
| Mar 29, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 109-101 | |
| Mar 30, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 98-78 | |
| Apr 01, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 93-84 | |
| Apr 05, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-93 | |
| Apr 07, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | L 93-87 | |
| Apr 10, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 91-90 | |
| Apr 13, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 92-86 | |
| Apr 15, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-95 | |
| Apr 16, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 92-85 | |
| Apr 17, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-94 | |
| Apr 20, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 104-100 | |
| Apr 21, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-95 | |
| Apr 22, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-76 | |
| Apr 24, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-102 | |
| Apr 26, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 101-93 | |
| Apr 27, 1999 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 84-75 | |
| Apr 29, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | W 91-81 | |
| May 01, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 105-94 | |
| May 03, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-102 | |
| May 04, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 110-100 |