The 2007-08 Dallas Mavericks season was one of transition and challenge. Under head coach Avery Johnson, the team finished with a 51-31 record, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Despite a strong regular season performance, the Mavericks faced turmoil following a blockbuster mid-season trade that brought Jason Kidd back to Dallas in exchange for Devin Harris and others. This move was aimed at enhancing their playoff competitiveness.
However, the postseason did not go as planned. The Mavericks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the New Orleans Hornets, losing the series 4-1. This disappointing finish led to significant changes, including the dismissal of Avery Johnson as head coach. The 2007-08 season highlighted the team’s struggle to maintain their status as perennial contenders, sparking a period of reevaluation for the franchise.
- Regular Season Record: 51-31
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 1-4
Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats for 2007-08 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Dirk Nowitzki | 77 | 23.6 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 35.9 | 5 | 26.8 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 33.3 |
| Josh Howard | 76 | 19.9 | 7.0 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 31.9 | 5 | 12.6 | 7.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 10.0 |
| Jason Terry | 82 | 15.5 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 37.5 | 5 | 15.8 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 43.8 |
| Devin Harris | 39 | 14.4 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 35.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerry Stackhouse | 58 | 10.7 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 32.6 | 5 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| Jason Kidd | 29 | 9.9 | 6.5 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 46.1 | 5 | 8.6 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 46.2 |
| Brandon Bass | 79 | 8.3 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 5 | 11.6 | 6.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Erick Dampier | 72 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| J.J. Barea | 44 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 38.9 | 1 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Tyronn Lue | 17 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 52.9 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Eddie Jones | 47 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 29.3 | 3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Devean George | 53 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 32.4 | 5 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 33.3 |
| Antoine Wright | 15 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 55.6 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Malik Allen | 25 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DeSagana Diop | 52 | 3.0 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Trenton Hassell | 37 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jamaal Magloire | 7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Maurice Ager | 12 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Juwan Howard | 50 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nick Fazekas | 4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 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 2008 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. New Orleans Hornets
In the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks faced the New Orleans Hornets in the first round. Despite the Mavericks' efforts, they were outmatched by Chris Paul and the Hornets, losing the series 4-1. This early exit marked a disappointing finish for Dallas, who struggled to contain Paul's dynamic playmaking and the Hornets' offensive prowess.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 104-92 | |
| Apr 22, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 127-103 | |
| Apr 25, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 97-87 | |
| Apr 27, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 97-84 | |
| Apr 29, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 99-94 |
Dallas Mavericks 2007-08 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2007-08 season for the Dallas Mavericks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 92-74 | |
| Nov 02, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-94 | |
| Nov 03, 2007 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 123-102 | |
| Nov 05, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 107-98 | |
| Nov 08, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 120-115 | |
| Nov 10, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 91-82 | |
| Nov 13, 2007 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-84 | |
| Nov 15, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 105-92 | |
| Nov 17, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 108-105 | |
| Nov 20, 2007 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 105-99 | |
| Nov 21, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | W 100-94 | |
| Nov 23, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-107 | |
| Nov 24, 2007 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-95 | |
| Nov 26, 2007 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 110-98 | |
| Nov 28, 2007 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-103 | |
| Nov 30, 2007 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 91-80 | |
| Dec 01, 2007 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 112-108 | |
| Dec 03, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-98 | |
| Dec 05, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 97-95 | |
| Dec 06, 2007 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 122-109 | |
| Dec 08, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 125-117 | |
| Dec 10, 2007 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-89 | |
| Dec 12, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 92-76 | |
| Dec 14, 2007 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 89-80 | |
| Dec 15, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | W 96-83 | |
| Dec 17, 2007 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-108 | |
| Dec 19, 2007 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-105 | |
| Dec 21, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-89 | |
| Dec 26, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-90 | |
| Dec 27, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 88-81 | |
| Dec 29, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 97-84 | |
| Jan 02, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 121-99 | |
| Jan 04, 2008 | vs. Miami Heat | W 94-89 | |
| Jan 06, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 101-78 | |
| Jan 09, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-86 | |
| Jan 11, 2008 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 90-70 | |
| Jan 12, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 95-94 | |
| Jan 14, 2008 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 122-120 | |
| Jan 19, 2008 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 111-96 | |
| Jan 21, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | L 102-84 | |
| Jan 23, 2008 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 102-95 | |
| Jan 25, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-105 | |
| Jan 27, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 90-85 | |
| Jan 28, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-84 | |
| Jan 31, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-90 | |
| Feb 03, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 90-67 | |
| Feb 04, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | W 107-98 | |
| Feb 06, 2008 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-96 | |
| Feb 08, 2008 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 92-81 | |
| Feb 10, 2008 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-82 | |
| Feb 11, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 84-76 | |
| Feb 13, 2008 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-76 | |
| Feb 14, 2008 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 109-97 | |
| Feb 20, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 104-93 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 98-83 | |
| Feb 24, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 99-83 | |
| Feb 25, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 102-94 | |
| Feb 28, 2008 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 97-94 | |
| Feb 29, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 115-106 | |
| Mar 02, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-104 | |
| Mar 03, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 116-110 | |
| Mar 06, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 113-98 | |
| Mar 08, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 111-91 | |
| Mar 10, 2008 | vs. New York Knicks | W 108-79 | |
| Mar 12, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 118-93 | |
| Mar 14, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 116-97 | |
| Mar 16, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | W 98-73 | |
| Mar 18, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-100 | |
| Mar 20, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 94-90 | |
| Mar 23, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 88-81 | |
| Mar 25, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-90 | |
| Mar 27, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 118-105 | |
| Mar 30, 2008 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 114-104 | |
| Mar 31, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 93-86 | |
| Apr 02, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 111-86 | |
| Apr 04, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-108 | |
| Apr 06, 2008 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 105-98 | |
| Apr 08, 2008 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 99-83 | |
| Apr 10, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 97-94 | |
| Apr 12, 2008 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-105 | |
| Apr 13, 2008 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-95 | |
| Apr 16, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 111-98 |