Dallas Mavericks Look to Rebound From Slow Start Amid Offensive Struggles

Dallas Mavericks Seek Recovery After Poor Season Start

The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday at 7 p.m., aiming to recover from a disappointing opening to the 2025-26 regular season. The team has suffered three consecutive losses against the New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, and Detroit Pistons, placing them last in the Western Conference.

Struggles on Offense Despite Strong Defense

Dallas leads a defensive top-5 ranking but has the league's worst offense with an offensive rating of only 103.2. This marks a steep drop from their 2024-25 offensive rating of 113.7, highlighting significant offensive challenges.

Rookie Forward's Perspective

“So it’s obviously a lot different. You just have to adapt to playing a lot more games and get used to that,” said Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg.
“But I wouldn’t say anybody’s happy. Guys are obviously trying to stay level-headed. We got a lot more games to go. But speaking personally, it’s not fun to just keep losing games. Hopefully we can start making steps in the right direction."
Season Outlook

Despite entering the season as championship contenders, the Mavericks face urgent offensive improvements to climb the Western Conference standings and regain momentum.

Author’s summary: The Dallas Mavericks struggle offensively in their worst start in years, aiming to reverse fortunes with a strong defense and rookie optimism.

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Dallas Express Dallas Express — 2025-11-07

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