Dallas Mavericks v Orlando Magic: everything you need to know
Dallas Mavericks meet Orlando Magic at American Airlines Center, Thursday 12:00pm (NBA). Dallas Mavericks have won 34 of the 49 meetings with Orlando Magic since 2001.
The big picture
Dallas Mavericks come in 12th on the ladder; Orlando Magic are 25th. Dallas Mavericks have the higher position to protect.
Dallas Mavericks are 5–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112.1 points for and 110.9 against.
Orlando Magic are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 105.5 points for and 115 against.
Form
Dallas Mavericks have won three of their last five and most recently beat Utah Jazz 112–100.
Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.
Orlando Magic have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2001: Dallas Mavericks 34, Orlando Magic 15.
Last time out (2025-26), Orlando Magic won 138–127 at American Airlines Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Mavericks by 32 points in 2016-17 (112–80).
Players to watch
For Dallas Mavericks, watch Cooper Flagg (23.9 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyrie Irving (21.4 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (24.5 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (19.6 points a game, 51 rebounds in 2026-27).
At American Airlines Center
Dallas Mavericks have won 5 of their last 16 at American Airlines Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Dallas Mavericks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
