1983–84 Dallas Mavericks season


The 1983–84 NBA season was the Mavericks' 4th season in the NBA.
The season is notable seeing the Mavericks make the postseason for the first time in franchise history. However, after defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in the opening round, Dallas was outmatched by an experienced Los Angeles Lakers squad as they fell in five games.
Mark Aguirre was selected to play in the 1984 NBA All-Star Game. He is the first player in Mavericks history to be named an All-Star.

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
19Dale EllisSG/SFUnited StatesTennessee
111Derek HarperPGUnited StatesIllinois
230Mark WestCUnited StatesOld Dominion
233Dirk MinniefieldPGUnited StatesKentucky
479Johnny MartinUnited StatesNorthwestern State
5102Jim LampleyUnited StatesArkansas-Little Rock
6125Billy AllenUnited StatesNevada-Reno
7148Terrell SchlundtUnited StatesMarquette
8171Bill SadlerUnited StatesPepperdine
9193Sherrod ArnoldUnited StatesChicago State
10214Clyde CorleyUnited StatesFlorida International

Roster

Regular season

The Mavericks started the season 11–0 at home.

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

West First Round

Dallas Mavericks vs. Seattle SuperSonics: Mavericks win series 3-2
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Mavericks and SuperSonics.

West Conference Semifinals

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks: Lakers win series 4-1
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Lakers and Mavericks.

Player statistics

Season

Playoffs

Awards and records