Example Sentences

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Still, Brunson carries himself like the underdog who was lowballed by his prior team, the Dallas Mavericks, and it sets a franchise tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“How involved was Jason Kidd? He wasn’t making the trade, but Mavericks sources do believe that he had a level of support for that trade,” Charania said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Thompson, a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is an NBA star who once played on the Golden State Warriors beside league legend Steph Curry.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The Lakers have only been beaten by a greater margin on six occasions, with this 43-point loss just six points short of their worst margin of defeat against the Dallas Mavericks in 2017.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Marshall came into the game ranked third in the state and badly desired a hunk of mighty Mojo’s hide to prove the Mavericks were for real.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger