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Mavericks Fall to Warriors, Miss Playoffs Again

3/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dallas Mavericks lost 137-131 in overtime to the Golden State Warriors, eliminating them from postseason contention for the second straight year.
Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 32 points but turned the ball over repeatedly.
Dallas surged to a 15-point lead early, but Golden State rallied to force overtime.
The loss leaves Dallas with a 23-48 record and shifts focus to remaining games and rookie prospects for next season.

History

Historical Context

The Miami Heat's victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2006 NBA Finals marked a significant milestone, as they became the first eight-seeded team to reach the Finals in a full 82-game season. Led by Dwyane Wade, who averaged 34.7 points in the series, the Heat overcame a 0-2 deficit to win 4-2, highlighting their resilience and setting a precedent for future playoff underdogs.

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Story summary

Dallas Mavericks lost 137-131 in overtime to the Golden State Warriors, eliminating them from postseason contention for the second straight year.
Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 32 points but turned the ball over repeatedly.
Dallas surged to a 15-point lead early, but Golden State rallied to force overtime.
The loss leaves Dallas with a 23-48 record and shifts focus to remaining games and rookie prospects for next season.

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