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Dallas Mavericks Playoff Chances 2026-27

The Dallas Mavericks are 7-6, 10th in the West, in play-in position. They make the playoffs in 39% of our simulations and win the NBA title in 1%.

Updated · Through games of November 14, 2026 · 13 of 80 games played per team on average

39%Make playoffs
16%Top 6 (no play-in)
4%Reach conf. finals
1%Win NBA title
41-39Projected record
15thPower rating rank
67Games left (33 home)
L2Streak

Next 10 games

DateOpponentWin prob.Playoffs if WPlayoffs if L
Sun, Nov 15@ Boston Celtics (10-2)31%48%34%
Wed, Nov 18vs Golden State Warriors (8-5)52%46%31%
Sat, Nov 21vs LA Clippers (3-7)67%44%28%
Sun, Nov 22@ Utah Jazz (1-10)61%––
Tue, Nov 24@ Denver Nuggets (7-4)40%49%31%
Fri, Nov 27@ Phoenix Suns (5-6)48%46%32%
Mon, Nov 30vs Boston Celtics (10-2)46%46%32%
Wed, Dec 2vs Orlando Magic (5-6)67%––
Mon, Dec 14vs Milwaukee Bucks (1-12)79%––
Wed, Dec 16@ Brooklyn Nets (3-8)54%––

Southwest standings

TeamW-LPlayoffsWin div
San Antonio Spurs11-298%59%
Houston Rockets10-391%26%
Memphis Grizzlies9-382%13%
Dallas Mavericks7-639%1%
New Orleans Pelicans4-91%<1%

Playoff path

MilestoneChance
Make the playoffs39%
Finish top six16%
Play-in (7th–10th)55%
Win a first-round series11%
Reach the conference finals4%
Reach the NBA Finals1%
Win the NBA title1%

Frequently asked questions

Will the Dallas Mavericks make the playoffs?

Our model gives the Mavericks a 39% chance to make the 2027 NBA playoffs, including a 16% chance to finish in the top six and avoid the play-in. They are 7-6 and 10th in the West, in play-in position.

What are the Dallas Mavericks' chances to win the NBA title?

1%, with a 1% chance to reach the NBA Finals.

What is the Dallas Mavericks' projected record?

About 41-39, based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule.