2008–09 Dallas Mavericks season | |
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Head coach | Rick Carlisle |
Owner(s) | Mark Cuban |
Arena | American Airlines Center |
Results | |
Record | 50–32 (.610) |
Place |
Division: 3rd (Southwest) Conference: 6th (Western) |
Playoff finish | Lost Conference Semifinals |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Local media | |
Television | Fox Sports Southwest, KTXA |
Radio | KESN |
The 2008–09 Dallas Mavericks season is the 29th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Finishing at 50-32 as the number 6 seed, the Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the opening round. They were, however, unable to defeat the Carmelo Anthony-led Denver Nuggets in the next round. The Nuggets would go on to the Conference Finals, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
(3) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Dallas Mavericks
Last Playoff Meeting: 2006 Western Conference Semifinals (Dallas won 4-3)
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (6) Dallas Mavericks
Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Western Conference Semifinals (Dallas won 4-2)