Time and dates for the Mavericks' first round series against Houston.
For the second straight season, the Mavericks' first round playoff opponent came down to the season's final game. Anthony Davis led the Pelicans over the Spurs, clearing a path for Houston to take the No. 2 seed. After
As usual, the first round of the NBA playoffs stretches out longer than the following ones due to eight series going all at once. The Mavericks' opening game will come Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Dallas gets a two-day break before playing the Rockets in Houston for Game 2 on Tuesday, again at 8:30 p.