NBA on ESPN RV Coming to Dallas on Wednesday, November 18
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas

WHO:
The “NBA on ESPN RV Tour,” an experiential marketing promotion for ABC and ESPN’s NBA coverage, will be on-site at more than 20 NBA games this season, including the San Antonio Spurs at the Dallas Mavericks game on November 18, 2009.

WHAT:
The RV will be located just outside of the main entrance of the American Airlines Center, on the AT&T Plaza in Dallas, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM CST on November 18. The RV will open its doors at 5:30 PM, allowing fans to tour the RV, as well as participate in activities such as free throw contests, vertical jump challenges, souvenir photo stations, and more. NBA on ESPN branded premiums, such as mini-basketballs, T-shirts, backpacks and rally towels will also be given away at the RV.

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:30 – 8:30 PM CST (Game Tips Off at 9:30 PM EST on ESPN)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks

WHERE:
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219

WHY:
The NBA on ESPN RV Tour is an effort to promote ESPN and ABC’s expanded NBA television coverage, airing games on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays throughout the season. Fans can track the RV’s progress online and view photos and videos of tour stops via the RV’s Facebook Fan Page and Twitter feed.

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The Dallas Mavericks have been an up and down team so far this season, but that is to be expected with the new pieces they have brought into the mix. The most impressive win so far this season is no doubt the 94 to 80 beating that Dirk and the boys put on the Lakers in LA. The mavs will play the Spurs twice in the month of November once in Dallas and once in San Antonio. TV Channels and times are listed after the jump:
Dallas Mavericks Tickets as low as $50 at StubHub!

Tuesday November 3 2009 – Dallas Mavericks 96 vs Utah Jazz 85
Mavs-Jazz Result: Win

Wednesday November 4 2009 – Dallas Mavericks 107 at New Orleans Hornets 114
Mavs-Hornets Result: Loss

Saturday November 7 2009 – Dallas Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors
Mavs-Raptors Time: 7:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Raptors TV Channel: KTXA

Tuesday November 10 2009 – Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets
Mavs-Rockets Time: 7:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Rockets TV Channel: KTXA
Dallas Mavericks Tickets as low as $50 at StubHub!
Wednesday November 11 2009 – Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs
Mavs-Spurs Time: 7:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Spurs TV Channel: KTXA

Friday November 13 2009 – Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavs-Twolves Time: 7:00 PM Central Time
Mavs-Twolves TV Channel: FSN-SW

Sunday November 15 2009 – Dallas Mavericks at Detroit Pistons
Mavs-Pistons Time: 5:00 PM Central Time
Mavs-Pistons TV Channel: FSN-SW

Monday November 16 2009 – Dallas Mavericks at Milwaukee Bucks
Mavs-Bucks Time: 7:00 PM Central Time
Mavs-Bucks TV Channel: FSN-SW

Wednesday November 18 2009 – Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs
Mavs-Spurs Time: 8:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Spurs TV Channel: KTXA | ESPN
Dallas Mavericks Tickets as low as $50 at StubHub!
Friday November 20 2009 – Dallas Mavericks vs Sacramento Kings
Mavs-Kings Time: 7:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Kings TV Channel: FSN-SW

Tuesday November 24 2009 – Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors
Mavs-Warriors Time: 7:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Warriors TV Channel: FSN-SW

Wednesday November 25 2009 – Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets
Mavs-Rockets Time: 7:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Rockets TV Channel: KTXA

Friday November 27 2009 – Dallas Mavericks at Indiana Pacers
Mavs-Pacers Time: 7:00 PM Central Time
Mavs-Pacers TV Channel: FSN-SW

Saturday November 28 2009 – Dallas Mavericks at Cleveland Cavaliers
Mavs-Cavs Time: 6:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-Cavs TV Channel: KTXA

Monday November 30 2009 – Dallas Mavericks vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mavs-76ers Time: 7:30 PM Central Time
Mavs-76ers TV Channel: FSN-SW

The Mavs did not make any major personnel moves at the trade deadline, but Jason Terry’s return from a hand injury coupled with Dirk being on fire have the team looking much better. The Mavericks are doing it without Josh Howard who has been sidelined with a lingering ankle injury that might keep him out until the end of March. Devean George is also out, a knee injury has him sidelined, although the Mavericks will probably be just fine without him pointing around the court. His 3.4 points a game will be hard for the team to make up, but they’ll just have to manage.

Although many have been calling for the Mavericks to be blown up, they are currently 6 games ahead of the Phoenix Suns, all but guaranteeing them the 8th seed. Only one game separates the Mavericks from 4th place; so do not put the nails in the coffin just yet. Lets just hope the team that showed up for the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder does not come out again this season.

If Dirk can keep playing out of his mind into the playoffs it will be entertaining to watch, although it will not be enough. The bench will need to play better, Singleton has had a string of nice games and more are needed from him and others for a legitimate playoff run. Its doubtful that very many fans are optimistic about this years playoffs, but just remeber how terrible this team was in the early 90s when their win totals for several season’s were in the 20s. The Mavericks have come a long way since then so enjoy it.

Future:

It has been rumored that Dirk and others are willing to help create some cap room for one of the vaunted 2010 Free Agents. This Free Agent class is full of stars including:

Free agents:
Joe Johnson, Ray Allen, Manu Ginobili, Marcus Camby, Tracy McGrady, Shaquille O’Neal, Brad Miller, Stephen Jackson, Jermaine O’Neal, Mike Miller, Rip Hamilton

Players with opt out clauses:
Amare Stoudamire, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, Dirk Nowitzki, Josh Howard, Mike Redd, Tyson Chandler.

There are also many other nice players that will be available. So if one of the above free agents is added and Dirk doesn’t opt out the Mavs could be contenders again. It would be even better if the Maverick’s could pull off a trade like the Celtics and Lakers did, although a trade as sweet as those is highly unlikely.