Following the release of the full 2025-26 schedule , we looked at each team’s opening week of games to break down key matchups and storylines entering the new season. We began with the Eastern Conference and now take a look at the West.

Note: All games are available on NBA League Pass unless otherwise indicated.

Dallas Mavericks

Oct. 22 vs. Spurs (ESPN)

Oct. 24 vs. Wizards

Oct. 26 vs. Raptors

Oct. 27 vs. Thunder

The Mavericks open the season with their longest homestand of the entire season – five straight games in Dallas before heading to Mexico City to face the Pistons on Nov. 1. The season opener also marks the NBA debut of No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who will face the past two Kia Rookie of the Year winners in San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama (2023) and Stephon

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