Dallas Mavericks 2004-05 Roster and Stats

The 2004-05 Dallas Mavericks, under head coach Don Nelson and later Avery Johnson, finished the regular season with a 58-24 record. This impressive performance secured them the fourth seed in the Western Conference. Dirk Nowitzki led the team with outstanding play, earning an All-NBA First Team selection. Key contributors included Michael Finley, Jason Terry, and Josh Howard, providing depth and versatility.

In the playoffs, the Mavericks faced the Houston Rockets in a thrilling first-round series, overcoming a 0-2 deficit to win in seven games. However, their playoff run ended in the Western Conference Semifinals, where they lost to the Phoenix Suns in six games. Despite the earlier-than-hoped exit, the season marked a successful transition under new management, setting a strong foundation for future campaigns.

Regular Season Record: 58-24
Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-3, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4

Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats for 2004-05 Season

POINTS

Dirk Nowitzki

26.1

REBOUNDS

Dirk Nowitzki

9.7

ASSISTS

Jason Terry

5.4

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Dirk Nowitzki	78	26.1	9.7	3.1	1.2	1.5	39.9	13	23.7	10.1	3.3	1.4	1.6	33.3
Michael Finley	64	15.7	4.1	2.6	0.8	0.3	40.7	13	13.1	4.3	2.2	1.3	0.0	39.3
Jerry Stackhouse	56	14.9	3.3	2.3	0.9	0.2	26.7	13	16.1	4.1	2.3	0.6	0.2	40.0
Josh Howard	76	12.6	6.4	1.4	1.5	0.6	29.6	13	15.5	7.4	1.8	0.8	0.5	25.0
Jason Terry	80	12.4	2.4	5.4	1.4	0.2	42.0	13	17.5	4.2	4.6	1.3	0.5	49.1
Keith Van Horn	29	12.2	4.4	1.2	0.5	0.3	37.5	3	7.3	2.0	0.3	0.3	0.0	0.0
Erick Dampier	59	9.2	8.5	0.9	0.3	1.4	0.0	13	7.0	7.5	0.5	0.5	1.4	0.0
Marquis Daniels	60	9.1	3.6	2.1	1.4	0.2	20.0	11	6.5	3.1	1.3	0.5	0.3	16.7
Devin Harris	76	5.7	1.3	2.2	1.0	0.3	33.6	9	2.4	1.2	1.2	0.4	0.1	33.3
Alan Henderson	78	3.5	4.5	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.0	9	2.0	1.9	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.0
Shawn Bradley	77	2.7	2.8	0.2	0.3	0.8	0.0	7	1.3	0.9	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0
Calvin Booth	34	2.4	1.7	0.1	0.3	0.5	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Darrell Armstrong	52	2.3	1.3	2.2	0.6	0.1	26.8	9	2.0	0.4	1.0	0.3	0.2	25.0
Dan Dickau	4	1.3	0.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	33.3	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
D.J. Mbenga	15	1.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Pavel Podkolzin	5	0.2	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Dallas Mavericks in the 2005 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Houston Rockets

In the 2005 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks faced the Houston Rockets in a thrilling first-round series that went the full seven games. Led by Dirk Nowitzki and with key contributions from Jason Terry, the Mavericks overcame a 0-2 deficit to ultimately clinch the series 4-3. Their resilience and ability to adjust under pressure highlighted the team's depth and determination in a highly competitive Western Conference matchup.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 23, 2005	vs. Houston Rockets	L 98-86	Dirk Nowitzki (21 pts)
Apr 25, 2005	vs. Houston Rockets	L 113-111	Dirk Nowitzki (26 pts)
Apr 28, 2005	@ Houston Rockets	W 106-102	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Apr 30, 2005	@ Houston Rockets	W 97-93	Jason Terry (32 pts)
May 02, 2005	vs. Houston Rockets	W 103-100	Dirk Nowitzki (23 pts)
May 05, 2005	@ Houston Rockets	L 101-83	Jerry Stackhouse (21 pts)
May 07, 2005	vs. Houston Rockets	W 116-76	Jason Terry (31 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Phoenix Suns

In the 2005 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Phoenix Suns in the second round. Despite Dirk Nowitzki's standout performances, the Mavericks struggled to contain the Suns' high-octane offense led by Steve Nash, eventually falling in six games. The series highlighted the Mavericks' need to bolster their defensive capabilities to complement their potent scoring.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 09, 2005	@ Phoenix Suns	L 127-102	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
May 11, 2005	@ Phoenix Suns	W 108-106	Michael Finley (31 pts)
May 13, 2005	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 119-102	Dirk Nowitzki (21 pts)
May 15, 2005	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 119-109	Josh Howard (29 pts)
May 18, 2005	@ Phoenix Suns	L 114-108	Dirk Nowitzki (34 pts)
May 20, 2005	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 130-126	Jason Terry (36 pts)

Dallas Mavericks 2004-05 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 2004-05 season for the Dallas Mavericks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Nov 02, 2004	vs. Sacramento Kings	W 107-98	Dirk Nowitzki (33 pts)
Nov 03, 2004	@ New Orleans Hornets	W 106-91	Dirk Nowitzki (19 pts)
Nov 06, 2004	vs. Memphis Grizzlies	W 112-88	Michael Finley (23 pts)
Nov 08, 2004	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 101-98	Dirk Nowitzki (25 pts)
Nov 09, 2004	@ Orlando Magic	L 94-84	Dirk Nowitzki (20 pts)
Nov 11, 2004	@ Miami Heat	W 113-93	Dirk Nowitzki (41 pts)
Nov 13, 2004	@ New Jersey Nets	W 94-78	Dirk Nowitzki (31 pts)
Nov 14, 2004	@ Washington Wizards	W 122-113	Dirk Nowitzki (32 pts)
Nov 16, 2004	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 107-101	Jerry Stackhouse (21 pts)
Nov 19, 2004	vs. New York Knicks	W 103-101	Dirk Nowitzki (30 pts)
Nov 21, 2004	@ Denver Nuggets	L 110-82	Devin Harris (15 pts)
Nov 22, 2004	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	L 83-82	Josh Howard (22 pts)
Nov 24, 2004	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 94-80	Dirk Nowitzki (23 pts)
Nov 26, 2004	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 92-83	Dirk Nowitzki (23 pts)
Nov 27, 2004	@ Memphis Grizzlies	W 98-85	Dirk Nowitzki (32 pts)
Nov 30, 2004	vs. San Antonio Spurs	L 107-89	Dirk Nowitzki (21 pts)
Dec 02, 2004	vs. Houston Rockets	W 113-106	Dirk Nowitzki (53 pts)
Dec 04, 2004	vs. Utah Jazz	W 109-86	Dirk Nowitzki (30 pts)
Dec 06, 2004	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 101-85	Dirk Nowitzki (27 pts)
Dec 07, 2004	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	W 97-87	Dirk Nowitzki (34 pts)
Dec 09, 2004	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	L 107-102	Dirk Nowitzki (27 pts)
Dec 11, 2004	@ Houston Rockets	W 102-78	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Dec 13, 2004	@ Chicago Bulls	W 94-93	Michael Finley (27 pts)
Dec 14, 2004	vs. Golden State Warriors	L 111-107	Jerry Stackhouse (27 pts)
Dec 18, 2004	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 90-68	Dirk Nowitzki (15 pts)
Dec 21, 2004	@ New York Knicks	W 123-94	Josh Howard (26 pts)
Dec 22, 2004	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 113-100	Dirk Nowitzki (23 pts)
Dec 26, 2004	@ Denver Nuggets	W 102-88	Dirk Nowitzki (36 pts)
Dec 28, 2004	vs. Boston Celtics	W 113-94	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Jan 02, 2005	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 123-104	Dirk Nowitzki (39 pts)
Jan 05, 2005	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 118-104	Jason Terry (28 pts)
Jan 08, 2005	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 121-101	Dirk Nowitzki (34 pts)
Jan 12, 2005	vs. Houston Rockets	L 124-114	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Jan 14, 2005	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 98-95	Dirk Nowitzki (36 pts)
Jan 15, 2005	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 98-93	Dirk Nowitzki (26 pts)
Jan 18, 2005	vs. Washington Wizards	W 137-120	Jerry Stackhouse (29 pts)
Jan 20, 2005	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 99-77	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Jan 21, 2005	@ Charlotte Bobcats	W 105-99	Dirk Nowitzki (20 pts)
Jan 23, 2005	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 95-93	Dirk Nowitzki (35 pts)
Jan 24, 2005	@ Los Angeles Clippers	L 97-87	Dirk Nowitzki (22 pts)
Jan 26, 2005	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 95-88	Dirk Nowitzki (24 pts)
Jan 29, 2005	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 93-89	Dirk Nowitzki (25 pts)
Feb 01, 2005	vs. Miami Heat	W 109-104	Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Feb 02, 2005	@ New Orleans Hornets	W 90-82	Dirk Nowitzki (20 pts)
Feb 04, 2005	@ Indiana Pacers	L 95-94	Dirk Nowitzki (32 pts)
Feb 06, 2005	@ Toronto Raptors	W 122-113	Dirk Nowitzki (30 pts)
Feb 08, 2005	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 107-100	Dirk Nowitzki (27 pts)
Feb 11, 2005	@ Sacramento Kings	W 115-113	Dirk Nowitzki (27 pts)
Feb 13, 2005	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 95-92	Dirk Nowitzki (31 pts)
Feb 15, 2005	@ Golden State Warriors	W 114-107	Dirk Nowitzki (35 pts)
Feb 17, 2005	@ Phoenix Suns	W 119-113	Michael Finley (33 pts)
Feb 23, 2005	@ Utah Jazz	W 101-83	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Feb 24, 2005	vs. Sacramento Kings	W 122-113	Dirk Nowitzki (34 pts)
Feb 26, 2005	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 124-123	Jason Terry (27 pts)
Feb 28, 2005	vs. New Orleans Hornets	W 90-86	Dirk Nowitzki (28 pts)
Mar 02, 2005	@ Los Angeles Clippers	L 101-92	Dirk Nowitzki (25 pts)
Mar 04, 2005	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 108-103	Dirk Nowitzki (23 pts)
Mar 06, 2005	@ Houston Rockets	L 90-69	Jason Terry (20 pts)
Mar 07, 2005	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 113-105	Marquis Daniels (32 pts)
Mar 10, 2005	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 100-95	Dirk Nowitzki (25 pts)
Mar 11, 2005	@ Milwaukee Bucks	W 112-110	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Mar 13, 2005	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	W 102-93	Jason Terry (22 pts)
Mar 15, 2005	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	L 100-91	Dirk Nowitzki (21 pts)
Mar 17, 2005	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 98-94	Josh Howard (21 pts)
Mar 19, 2005	vs. Charlotte Bobcats	W 104-93	Dirk Nowitzki (33 pts)
Mar 21, 2005	vs. New Orleans Hornets	W 103-86	Dirk Nowitzki (25 pts)
Mar 23, 2005	@ Golden State Warriors	W 109-97	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Mar 24, 2005	@ Sacramento Kings	L 109-101	Dirk Nowitzki (35 pts)
Mar 26, 2005	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 117-86	Michael Finley (26 pts)
Mar 28, 2005	@ Detroit Pistons	W 95-88	Josh Howard (24 pts)
Mar 30, 2005	@ Boston Celtics	W 112-100	Dirk Nowitzki (36 pts)
Apr 01, 2005	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 100-83	Dirk Nowitzki (29 pts)
Apr 03, 2005	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 100-80	Dirk Nowitzki (21 pts)
Apr 05, 2005	vs. Orlando Magic	W 114-105	Dirk Nowitzki (21 pts)
Apr 07, 2005	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 104-68	Keith Van Horn (17 pts)
Apr 09, 2005	vs. Utah Jazz	W 88-81	Dirk Nowitzki (24 pts)
Apr 11, 2005	vs. Memphis Grizzlies	W 110-89	Josh Howard (23 pts)
Apr 13, 2005	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 95-90	Dirk Nowitzki (31 pts)
Apr 14, 2005	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 102-90	Jerry Stackhouse (18 pts)
Apr 17, 2005	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 114-112	Dirk Nowitzki (24 pts)
Apr 19, 2005	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 101-96	Dirk Nowitzki (21 pts)
Apr 20, 2005	@ Memphis Grizzlies	W 108-88	Josh Howard (27 pts)

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