1987–88 Dallas Mavericks season

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Head coach John MacLeod Owner(s) Don Carter Record 53–29 (.646)		General manager Norm Sonju Arena Reunion Arena
Place Division: 2nd (Midwest) Conference: 3rd (Western)

The 1987–88 Dallas Mavericks season was the eighth season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Mavs made their first appearance in the Western Conference Finals, where they pushed the eventual-champion Los Angeles Lakers to seven games. The Mavs were coached by John MacLeod and played their home games at Reunion Arena.

Week/Month

Roy Tarpley was named Player of the Week for games played February 22 through February 28.

All-Star

Mark Aguirre was selected as a reserve for the Western Conference in the All-Star Game. It was his third All-Star selection. Aguirre finished seventh in voting among Western Conference forwards with 347,357 votes.

James Donaldson was selected as a reserve for the Western Conference in the All-Star Game. It was his first and only All-Star selection. Donaldson finished fourth in voting among Western Conference centers with 310,100 votes.

Detlef Schrempf was selected to compete in the Three-Point Shootout. Schrempf was eliminated in the second round.