We’re used to seeing Dirk Nowitzki break records, but Sunday night after Fan Jam the Mavs placed another notch in the belt, this time having nothing to do with the Big German.
More than 700 fans turned out — 701, to be exact, because that matters here — in an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records’ mark for largest game of basketball knockout. The title previously belonged to the Brooklyn Nets and their fans, but Dallas eclipsed the mark by 72 players.
“It’s nice to see that the record stays in the NBA,” said Guinness representative Alex Angert, “and we look forward to seeing whether or not the Mavs can top their own record, or if another team comes in and tries to make this some sort of competition among basketball teams.