1985–86 Dallas Mavericks season
| 1985–86 Dallas Mavericks season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dick Motta |
| Arena | Reunion Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 44–38 (.537) |
| Place |
Division: 3rd (Midwest) Conference: 4th (Western) |
| Playoff finish |
West Conference Semifinals (eliminated 2-4) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1985-86 NBA season was the Mavericks' 6th season in the NBA.
Dallas continued its strong play, finishing the season at 44-38, earning them the number 4 spot. They defeated the Utah Jazz in the opening round, but couldn't survive a Los Angeles Lakers squad that featured Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as they lost the series in six games.
(4) Dallas Mavericks vs. (5) Utah Jazz: Mavericks win series 3–1
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Mavericks and Jazz.
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (4) Dallas Mavericks: Lakers win series 4–2
Last Playoff Meeting: 1984 Western Conference Semifinals (Los Angeles won 4–1)
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