By Dorothy J. Gentry
Sports Editor
Downtown Dallas – specifically the area and streets in and around American Airlines Center – will be rocking for the next several days as the NBA Playoffs return to the city.
The Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers first round matchup returns to Dallas for game three tonight, Friday and game four on Sunday, May 30.
Mavs have issued a near capacity increase for attendance and fans will also have the opportunity to buy newly released Playoff seats with the purchase of a Season Ticket Package for the 2021-22 season. These tickets are only available by calling 214-747-Mavs and speaking to a Mavericks Sales Representative.
Playoff Information
All-important Playoff information, including dates and times, news, ticketing, contests, promotions and much more can be found at mavs.com/playoffs.
Mavs Playoff and vintage maves merchandise sale
The Mavs will host a Fan Appreciation and Playoff Merchandise Sale at the Mavs Headquarters parking lot (1333 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, 75207) on Saturday, May 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 30 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Mavs are clearing out a warehouse full of merchandise and will be offering things found in the back of the closet from years gone by.
This will be a CASHLESS EVENT and an opportunity for fans to get decked out for Playoffs. All sales are final.
Show mffl pride
The Mavs are asking the Mavs Nation toarrive early and show their MFFL pride by wearing blue to home games during the Playoffs to help cheer their team back to the NBA Finals.
All fans in attendance will receive exclusive Playoff merchandise, including “DALLAS IN”t-shirts in seats, commemorative ticket, rally towels, face mask and fan clappers.
Additionally, Mavs Playoffs gear will be available for purchase exclusively at The Hangar Fan Shop locations.
Mask policy
Face maskswill continue to be required for all fans inside the arena when not eating or drinking.
Vaccine events on the Plaza
The Dallas Mavericks, in partnership with the City of Dallas, will host COVID-19 vaccination events outside on Victory Plaza at American Airlines Center for Texas residents aged 18 and older, starting at 6:00 p.m. CST before the games on Friday, May 28 and Sunday, May 30.
Vaccinations will be administered until 10:00 p.m. CST. The events will be facilitated by a Texas Military Department Mobile Vaccination Team administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
No appointment is required, and walk-ups are welcome, even for those not attending the games. Vaccine recipients should plan to be observed for 15 minutes after the administration of their vaccine and must complete COVID-19 vaccine screening and consent forms.
The Texas Military Department Mobile Vaccination Team will also be on-site to administer Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, May 29.
