Dallas Mavericks Trivia

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When was the Mavericks' debut season?* This field is required.

1976-77

1980-81

1983-84

1987-88

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The Mavericks' debut season was 1980-81!

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The Mavericks' debut season was 1980-81!

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General manager Norm Sonju co-founded the Mavericks along with this Stetson-sporting Texas businessman. * This field is required.

Mark Cuban

Ross Perot Jr.

Don Carter

Larry O'Brien

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General manager Norm Sonju co-founded the Mavericks along with Don Carter, a Stetson-sporting Texas businessman!

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General manager Norm Sonju co-founded the Mavericks along with Don Carter, a Stetson-sporting Texas businessman!

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The Mavs' iconic first playoff series win came at Moody Madness in 1984. Which team did they defeat in that game? * This field is required.

Houston Rockets

LA Lakers

Utah Jazz

Seattle SuperSonics

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The Mavs' iconic first playoff series win came at Moody Madness in 1984 against the Seattle SuperSonics!

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The Mavs' iconic first playoff series win came at Moody Madness in 1984 against the Seattle SuperSonics!

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Dallas acquired future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki on draft night in 1998. Which other Hall of Famer did the Mavs trade for that night?* This field is required.

Jason Kidd

Steve Nash

Shawn Marion

Nick Van Exel

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Dallas acquired future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki on draft night in 1998. The Mavs also traded for future Hall of Famer Steve Nash that night!

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Dallas acquired future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki on draft night in 1998. The Mavs also traded for future Hall of Famer Steve Nash that night!

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Which of these longtime Mavericks were a top-5 pick in the NBA Draft?* This field is required.

Devin Harris

J.J. Barea

Dwight Powell

Rolando Blackman

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Devin Harris was a top-5 pick in the NBA Draft!

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Devin Harris was a top-5 pick in the NBA Draft!

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Against which team did Dirk Nowitzki score his 30,000th career point?* This field is required.

New Orleans Pelicans

Sacramento Kings

Brooklyn Nets

LA Lakers

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Dirk Nowitzki scored his 30,000th career point against the LA Lakers!

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Dirk Nowitzki scored his 30,000th career point against the LA Lakers!

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Which team did the Mavs defeat in the playoffs in both 2001 and 2022?* This field is required.

Phoenix Suns

Utah Jazz

San Antonio Spurs

Golden State Warriors

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The Mavs defeated the Utah Jazz in the playoffs in both 2001 and 2022!

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The Mavs defeated the Utah Jazz in the playoffs in both 2001 and 2022!

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Which head coach, known as "The Little General," helped lead the Mavs to their first-ever Finals appearance in 2006?* This field is required.

Don Nelson

Jason Kidd

Avery Johnson

Rick Carlisle

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Avery Johnson, known as "The Little General," helped lead the Mavs to their first-ever Finals appearance in 2006!

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Avery Johnson, known as "The Little General," helped lead the Mavs to their first-ever Finals appearance in 2006!

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Which of the following players was NOT a part of the "Three Js" era in the 1990s?* This field is required.

Jamal Mashburn

Jim Jackson

Jerry Stackhouse

Jason Kidd

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Jerry Stackhouse, was NOT a part of the "Three Js" era in the 1990s!

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Jerry Stackhouse, was NOT a part of the "Three Js" era in the 1990s!

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Luka Dončić beat the buzzer to win Game 4 against which team in the 2020 NBA Playoffs?* This field is required.

LA Clippers

Phoenix Suns

Utah Jazz

Golden State Warriors

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Luka Dončić beat the buzzer to win Game 4 against the LA Clippers in the 2020 NBA Playoffs!

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Luka Dončić beat the buzzer to win Game 4 against the LA Clippers in the 2020 NBA Playoffs!

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