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Mavs-Spurs preview: Season tips off plenty of stars on display

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The Mavericks will start season No. 45 on Thursday when San Antonio visits American Airlines Center.

Rarely in franchise history has their been more excitement or higher expectations.

That’s what happens when a trip to the NBA Finals is fresh in the rear-view mirror from last season and you are in the intersection of unpacking one of the best shooters in basketball history and adding it to the continued partnership of Luka Donu010diu0107 and Kyrie Irving, who form the best backcourt tandem in the league.

“Everybody feels great and is excited about this marathon,” coach Jason Kidd said Wednesday.