The first meeting of the season between the Mavericks and Houston Rockets was a clash between two vastly different offenses. Dallas entered Monday’s matchup with the worst offensive rating in the NBA at 104.

The apologists will say we should wait. Anthony Davis will be back on the floor soon and perhaps Kyrie Irving will be by the end of the year. But deep down even those defenders would have to look at the mirror and know that these flaws we are seeing are systemic and doom the season.

The Mid-Missouri HomeSchool Mavericks began their season Monday night with a 57-43 victory against the Heritage Academy Warriors.

In 2003, the Texas Rangers launched their own team Hall of Fame. That first class included Nolan Ryan, Johnny Oates, Jim Sundberg… and Charlie Hough. If you’re under 40, there’s a good chance that name doesn’t ring out like the others. But there was something sacred in that selection.

The Dallas Mavericks’ track record with European players has proven highly successful. Dirk Nowitzki transformed the franchise for over two decades, culminating in a 2011 championship.

Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 points and 12 points — and scored Oklahoma City’s only two field goals of the final 8:28 — as the Thunder withstood a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 101-94 on Monday night to improve to 4-0.

A Mavericks assistant coach speaks about potential expectations for rookie Cooper Flagg after earning his first NBA win.

Indeed, the Mavericks and Stars are at odds over the future of the AAC, which also means their respective futures. The Mavericks allege the Stars broke an agreement involving a combined $300 million from the city and the Mavericks to renovate the AAC, contingent on the Stars signing a new lease through 2061.

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling to start the season, especially when it comes to the frontcourt. The team has been decimated by injuries, which is why NBA.com writer John Schuhmann placed the Mavs at No. 22 in his latest power rankings, three spots lower than the previous week.