The 2008-09 Dallas Mavericks season marked a phase of solid performance, finishing with a 50-32 record. Under head coach Rick Carlisle, in his first year with the team, the Mavericks secured the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Dirk Nowitzki led the team, maintaining his role as a prolific scorer and a consistent force on the court. Jason Kidd added veteran leadership and playmaking ability, contributing to the team’s balanced attack.
In the postseason, the Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, showcasing resilience and tactical adaptability. However, their playoff run ended in the Western Conference Semifinals, where they faced the Denver Nuggets. The series concluded in five games, with the Mavericks unable to contain the offensive prowess of Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups. Despite the exit, the season was a testament to the team’s competitive spirit and laid the groundwork for future successes.
- Regular Season Record: 50-32
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats for 2008-09 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Dirk Nowitzki | 81 | 25.9 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 35.9 | 10 | 26.8 | 10.1 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 28.6 |
| Jason Terry | 74 | 19.6 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 36.6 | 10 | 14.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 37.3 |
| Josh Howard | 52 | 18.0 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 34.5 | 10 | 15.8 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 25.0 |
| Jason Kidd | 81 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 8.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 40.6 | 10 | 11.4 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 44.7 |
| Brandon Bass | 81 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 10 | 9.4 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| J.J. Barea | 79 | 7.8 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 35.7 | 10 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 31.3 |
| Antoine Wright | 65 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 30.2 | 10 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 38.1 |
| Erick Dampier | 80 | 5.7 | 7.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 10 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Gerald Green | 38 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 30.4 | 6 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| James Singleton | 62 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 32.5 | 9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 40.0 |
| Jerry Stackhouse | 10 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 15.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Devean George | 43 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 28.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ryan Hollins | 27 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 9 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Shawne Williams | 15 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 5.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DeSagana Diop | 34 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Matt Carroll | 21 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 12.5 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dallas Mavericks in the 2009 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks faced the San Antonio Spurs in a compelling Texas showdown. Led by Dirk Nowitzki's stellar performance, the Mavericks triumphed over the Spurs in five games, marking their first playoff series victory since their Finals appearance in 2006. Dallas' balanced attack and defensive efforts overwhelmed San Antonio, setting the stage for a deeper playoff run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 105-97 | |
| Apr 20, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-84 | |
| Apr 23, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 88-67 | |
| Apr 25, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 99-90 | |
| Apr 28, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 106-93 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Denver Nuggets
In the 2009 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks faced the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite a strong effort led by Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavericks struggled to contain Denver's dynamic duo of Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, ultimately losing the series in five games. The series was marked by a controversial non-call in Game 3, which further fueled tensions and highlighted the Mavericks' difficulties in overcoming the Nuggets' high-octane offense.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 109-95 | |
| May 05, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 117-105 | |
| May 09, 2009 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 106-105 | |
| May 11, 2009 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 119-117 | |
| May 13, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 124-110 |
Dallas Mavericks 2008-09 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2008-09 season for the Dallas Mavericks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 112-102 | |
| Nov 01, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 95-85 | |
| Nov 03, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-81 | |
| Nov 04, 2008 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 98-81 | |
| Nov 07, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-105 | |
| Nov 09, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-92 | |
| Nov 11, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-99 | |
| Nov 13, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 98-91 | |
| Nov 14, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 102-100 | |
| Nov 16, 2008 | @ New York Knicks | W 124-114 | |
| Nov 18, 2008 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 100-83 | |
| Nov 19, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | W 96-86 | |
| Nov 21, 2008 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 91-76 | |
| Nov 25, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 109-106 | |
| Nov 28, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-107 | |
| Nov 29, 2008 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 101-78 | |
| Dec 02, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-98 | |
| Dec 04, 2008 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 112-97 | |
| Dec 06, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 100-98 | |
| Dec 09, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 133-126 | |
| Dec 11, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 95-90 | |
| Dec 13, 2008 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 103-99 | |
| Dec 15, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 98-88 | |
| Dec 17, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 96-86 | |
| Dec 19, 2008 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 121-97 | |
| Dec 21, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 97-86 | |
| Dec 23, 2008 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 100-82 | |
| Dec 25, 2008 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-94 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 97-88 | |
| Dec 28, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 98-76 | |
| Dec 30, 2008 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-100 | |
| Jan 02, 2009 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-86 | |
| Jan 04, 2009 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 102-82 | |
| Jan 06, 2009 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-102 | |
| Jan 08, 2009 | vs. New York Knicks | W 99-94 | |
| Jan 09, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 128-100 | |
| Jan 11, 2009 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 102-95 | |
| Jan 13, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 99-97 | |
| Jan 14, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 104-97 | |
| Jan 17, 2009 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 115-108 | |
| Jan 19, 2009 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-93 | |
| Jan 21, 2009 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 133-99 | |
| Jan 23, 2009 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-91 | |
| Jan 25, 2009 | @ Boston Celtics | L 124-100 | |
| Jan 28, 2009 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 117-93 | |
| Jan 31, 2009 | @ Miami Heat | W 111-96 | |
| Feb 02, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | W 105-95 | |
| Feb 04, 2009 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 104-99 | |
| Feb 05, 2009 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-87 | |
| Feb 07, 2009 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 115-114 | |
| Feb 10, 2009 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 118-100 | |
| Feb 12, 2009 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 99-92 | |
| Feb 18, 2009 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 113-98 | |
| Feb 20, 2009 | @ Houston Rockets | L 93-86 | |
| Feb 21, 2009 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 116-95 | |
| Feb 24, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 93-76 | |
| Feb 25, 2009 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-96 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 110-108 | |
| Mar 01, 2009 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 109-98 | |
| Mar 02, 2009 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 96-87 | |
| Mar 04, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 107-102 | |
| Mar 05, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 104-88 | |
| Mar 07, 2009 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 119-103 | |
| Mar 10, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 122-117 | |
| Mar 11, 2009 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-89 | |
| Mar 13, 2009 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 119-110 | |
| Mar 15, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-100 | |
| Mar 17, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 103-101 | |
| Mar 19, 2009 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 95-87 | |
| Mar 20, 2009 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 94-92 | |
| Mar 25, 2009 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 128-106 | |
| Mar 27, 2009 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 103-101 | |
| Mar 29, 2009 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-74 | |
| Mar 31, 2009 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-88 | |
| Apr 01, 2009 | vs. Miami Heat | W 98-96 | |
| Apr 03, 2009 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 107-102 | |
| Apr 05, 2009 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 140-116 | |
| Apr 08, 2009 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 130-101 | |
| Apr 10, 2009 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 100-92 | |
| Apr 12, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 102-92 | |
| Apr 13, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-94 | |
| Apr 15, 2009 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 95-84 |