NBA Christmas tradition continues with 5 matchups: What to know

This is the 15th consecutive year of five games being played on Christmas. Here are some things to know about the matchups.

Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106

Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night.

Dirk Nowitzki among those nominated for 2023 Hall of Fame

Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki is at the top of the list of nominees for the next basketball Hall of Fame class.

Mavs coach Kidd fined $25K for reaction to Doncic ejection

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was fined $25,000 for coming onto the court to confront a referee and directing inappropriate language toward him during a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA announced Wednesday.

Doncic, Mavericks rebound to beat Timberwolves for split

Luka Doncic had 25 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-99 on Wednesday night to split the two-game set.

Cavaliers beat Mavericks 100-99 in OT on Allen's slam

Jarrett Allen’s dunk with 2:01 remaining in overtime gave Cleveland a 100-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Doncic, Wood lead Mavericks to 130-110 win over Blazers

Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Christian Wood had a season-high 32 points along with 12 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 130-110.

Maxi Kleber tears hamstring, out for unknown period of time

More bad news for the struggling Dallas Mavericks, big man Maxi Kleber will miss an unspecified amount of time after he tore his hamstring on Tuesday.

Mitchell leads Cavs to 105-90 win over 2022 playoff foe Mavs

The Mavericks could not catch up after falling behind to Cleveland Wednesday night at home. The Cavaliers went on a 17 to nothing run in the second quarter.

Doncic scores 38, Dinwiddie 20 as Mavs beat Thunder 121-114

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence, and Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-114 on Monday night.

DeRozan, Bulls rout Luka-less Mavericks, 144-115

DeMar DeRozan had 28 points and nine rebounds and the Chicago Bulls took advantage of NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic's absence to rout the Dallas Mavericks 144-115.

Lopez layup, Mavs FT woes save Bucks after Giannis fouls out

Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out before the Milwaukee Bucks hung on and beat Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.

Odell Beckham Jr. spotted at Mavs game with Cowboys players

Members of the Dallas Cowboys spent the evening at the Mavs game trying to win over free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks got the most important victory over Phoenix in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals last season.

Mavs rain threes in 121-100 win against Brunson, Knicks

Luka Doncic had a game-high 30 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in 28 points against his former team, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks 121-100 on Saturday.

Hayes leads Pistons to overtime victory over Mavericks

Killian Hayes scored eight of 22 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the Dallas Mavericks 131-125 on Thursday night.

Doncic gets triple-double as Mavericks beat Warriors 116-113

Luka Doncic scored 41 points in his NBA-leading fifth triple-double and the Mavericks held off the Warriors 116-113 on Tuesday night.

Allen's hot start helps Bucks defeat Mavericks 124-115

Grayson Allen's sizzling start for Milwaukee meant the Dallas Mavericks couldn't stop their recent cold spell.