The 2015-16 Dallas Mavericks, under the guidance of head coach Rick Carlisle, finished the NBA regular season with a 42-40 record. This performance secured them the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Key players included Dirk Nowitzki, who led the team in scoring, and offseason acquisitions like Deron Williams and Wesley Matthews, who added depth to the roster.
Despite facing challenges, such as Chandler Parsons’ knee injury that limited his impact, the Mavericks managed to clinch a playoff spot. However, their postseason journey was short-lived as they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Mavericks were defeated in five games, ending their playoff run and marking another early exit for the franchise. The season highlighted the team’s resilience and Nowitzki’s continued excellence despite a shifting roster. Looking forward, the Mavericks aimed to build around their veteran core while addressing depth and injury concerns.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 1-4
Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Dirk Nowitzki | 75 | 18.3 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 36.8 | 5 | 20.4 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 36.4 |
| Deron Williams | 65 | 14.1 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 34.4 | 3 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 42.9 |
| Chandler Parsons | 61 | 13.7 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 41.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wesley Matthews | 78 | 12.5 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 36.0 | 5 | 13.0 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| J.J. Barea | 74 | 10.9 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 38.5 | 4 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| Raymond Felton | 80 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 28.2 | 5 | 15.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Zaza Pachulia | 76 | 8.6 | 9.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 6.6 | 5.4 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| David Lee | 25 | 8.5 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 2 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Devin Harris | 64 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 32.9 | 5 | 7.8 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| Dwight Powell | 69 | 5.8 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 12.5 | 4 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charlie Villanueva | 62 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 27.3 | 4 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| JaVale McGee | 34 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Justin Anderson | 55 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 26.5 | 5 | 9.4 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 30.8 |
| Salah Mejri | 34 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 4 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| John Jenkins | 21 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeremy Evans | 30 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dallas Mavericks in the 2016 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
In the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, the Mavericks were outmatched by the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, ultimately losing the series 4-1. The Mavericks managed to secure a win in Game 2, but the Thunder's overwhelming offensive power sealed Dallas's fate.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-70 | |
| Apr 18, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 85-84 | |
| Apr 21, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 131-102 | |
| Apr 23, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 119-108 | |
| Apr 25, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 118-104 |
Dallas Mavericks 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the Dallas Mavericks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 111-95 | |
| Oct 29, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 104-88 | |
| Nov 01, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 103-93 | |
| Nov 03, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 102-91 | |
| Nov 05, 2015 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 108-94 | |
| Nov 07, 2015 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 107-98 | |
| Nov 10, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 120-105 | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-108 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 90-82 | |
| Nov 14, 2015 | @ Houston Rockets | W 110-98 | |
| Nov 16, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-86 | |
| Nov 18, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | W 106-102 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 102-93 | |
| Nov 22, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 117-114 | |
| Nov 24, 2015 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 110-96 | |
| Nov 25, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 88-83 | |
| Nov 28, 2015 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 92-81 | |
| Nov 30, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 112-98 | |
| Dec 01, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-112 | |
| Dec 04, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 100-96 | |
| Dec 06, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | W 116-104 | |
| Dec 07, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | W 104-97 | |
| Dec 09, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 98-95 | |
| Dec 12, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 114-111 | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 104-94 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-81 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 97-88 | |
| Dec 22, 2015 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 103-99 | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 119-118 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 118-111 | |
| Dec 28, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-93 | |
| Dec 30, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 114-91 | |
| Jan 01, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | L 106-82 | |
| Jan 02, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 105-98 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 117-116 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 100-91 | |
| Jan 08, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-95 | |
| Jan 10, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 93-87 | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-107 | |
| Jan 13, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-89 | |
| Jan 15, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 83-77 | |
| Jan 17, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-83 | |
| Jan 18, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 118-113 | |
| Jan 20, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-94 | |
| Jan 22, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-106 | |
| Jan 24, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | L 115-104 | |
| Jan 26, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 92-90 | |
| Jan 27, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 127-107 | |
| Jan 29, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 91-79 | |
| Jan 31, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 91-78 | |
| Feb 01, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 112-97 | |
| Feb 03, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 93-90 | |
| Feb 05, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 116-90 | |
| Feb 06, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 114-110 | |
| Feb 09, 2016 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 121-119 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-104 | |
| Feb 21, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 129-103 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 116-103 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 122-116 | |
| Feb 28, 2016 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 128-101 | |
| Mar 01, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 121-108 | |
| Mar 03, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 104-101 | |
| Mar 06, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 116-114 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 109-90 | |
| Mar 09, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 102-96 | |
| Mar 12, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 112-105 | |
| Mar 14, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 107-96 | |
| Mar 16, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-98 | |
| Mar 18, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 130-112 | |
| Mar 20, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 132-120 | |
| Mar 23, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-103 | |
| Mar 25, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 128-120 | |
| Mar 27, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 133-111 | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 97-88 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 91-89 | |
| Apr 01, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 98-89 | |
| Apr 03, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 88-78 | |
| Apr 06, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 88-86 | |
| Apr 08, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-93 | |
| Apr 10, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-91 | |
| Apr 11, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | W 101-92 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 96-91 |