Exclusive Games To Air In The Mavs Texas Viewing Area Beginning On October 9
The Dallas Mavericks and HDNet announced today that select Mavericks games will be available in high definition EXCLUSIVELY on HDNet to fans who live within the Mavericks Texas viewing area.
The schedule tips off with exclusive coverage of the Mavs pre-season opener versus the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday October 9, at 7:30 p.m. CT. This game will be available ONLY on HDNet!
Mavs fans in Texas will also get to see their team play the Chicago Bulls only on HDNet, Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. CT.
HDNet’s exclusive HD coverage of the regular season schedule will also include up to 14 games.
"Mavs fans always love seeing our games on HDNet," said owner Mark Cuban. "So, we are excited to partner with the network again this year to present our games in stunning HDTV. If you don't have HDNet, call your cable or satellite provider and ask to sign up now!"
A schedule of coverage (subject to change) and detailed information regarding where the games are available can be found at the following link:
http://www.hd.net/mavsonhdnet.html
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