This year, both the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars have a chance to break their 21-year drought of not winning a playoff series in the same season. The Mavericks finished fifth in the Western Conference and will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, while the Stars won the Western Conference and will play either the Los Angeles Kings or the Vegas Golden Knights in Round 1.
Chris Arnold, who hosts game night at American Airlines Center and is also a host on 105.3 The Fan, and Gavin Spittle, who is a brand manager at 105.3 The Fan and hosts Spits and Suds podcast, joined Texas Wants to Know to discuss why this could be the year both teams advance past the first round.
Arnold and Spittle are optimistic about both teams’ chances of success in the playoffs this year, citing strong performances throughout the regular season. They believe that with their talent and determination, both teams can make it out of Round 1 and potentially win their way to championship glory.
If both teams can achieve this feat, it would be a significant milestone for Dallas sports fans who have not seen both teams win a playoff series in the same season since 2003. The excitement and anticipation are high as both teams gear up for their respective playoff matchups.
In summary, while it has been two decades since last winning a playoff series together, both Dallas Mavericks and Stars have what it takes to break their streak this year.