NBA

Dallas Mavericks

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vs

Thu, Oct 15, 12:00 AM UTC

New Orleans Pelicans

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TV: NBA TV

Source: ESPN

Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans — Oct 15

The NBA season kicks off with an early-night clash as the Dallas Mavericks welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to the court. Scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, the match tips off at midnight UTC, marking the first official action of the campaign for both teams.

With no prior games to assess form or momentum, all eyes will be on how these franchises set the tone for what promises to be a competitive league-wide slate.

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