Former teammates are set to face off when the Mavericks host the 76ers on Thursday.
For the first time as a member of the Mavericks, All-Star guard Kyrie Irving will go head-to-head with his former Brooklyn backcourt mate, James Harden. Both Irving and Harden moved on from the Nets, bringing an end to what could have been one of the most prolific offensive teams in NBA history.
Harden has been thriving with the 76ers this season, averaging 21.6 points and a league-leading 10.6 assists per game. Irving is still trying to get comfortable in his new situation, but the 30-year-old is averaging 24.7 points, 6.9 assists and 5.1 rebounds in seven games with Dallas.
The Mavericks have struggled with both Irving and Luka Doncic available, owning a 1-4 record when both members of their star tandem play.
Can Irving and Doncic use a superstar matchup with Harden and Joel Embiid to catalyze Dallas' new roster? The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune in.
MORE: Why the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing is off to a slow start
What channel is Mavericks vs. 76ers on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Streaming: Sling TV
Mavericks vs. 76ers will be broadcast on TNT. Fans in the U.S. can also stream Mavericks vs. 76ers with a subscription to Sling TV.
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Mavericks vs. 76ers start time
- Date: Thursday, March 2
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Mavericks vs. 76ers from the American Airlines Center is scheduled to tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Mavericks schedule 2022-23
Here are Dallas' next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| March 2 | vs. 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 5 | vs. Suns | 1 p.m. | ABC |
| March 7 | vs. Jazz | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| March 8 | at Pelicans | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 11 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
76ers schedule 2022-23
Here are Philadelphia's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| March 2 | at Mavericks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 4 | at Bucks | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| March 6 | at Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| March 7 | at Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 10 | vs. Trail Blazers | 7 p.m. | — |
