The Dallas Mavericks delivered a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but another number from the evening is attracting attention. The announced attendance at American Airlines Center was 18,111. That figure has prompted a historical comparison that gives Dallas fans…
The Dallas Mavericks recorded an announced attendance of 18,111 at American Airlines Center during their victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. According to TicketData founder Keith Pagello, the figure represents the franchise's lowest non-pandemic home attendance in nearly 25 years. The turnout marked a 7.4% decline from the 19,555 fans who attended the team's home opener against the San Antonio Spurs.
Despite the historically low crowd number, Dallas delivered a commanding on-court performance, defeating Oklahoma City 120-96 to hand the Thunder their first loss of the season. Writer Anthony G Halkias II notes that the dip could be an isolated occurrence tied to a midweek matchup rather than a decline in broader fan support, though future home games will clarify attendance trends.
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