Stars, Mavs advance to second round of playoffs
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Both the Dallas Stars and the Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the second round of the playoffs after winning at home over the weekend.
Why it matters: The teams advanced from the first round of their playoffs against tough opponents.
- It's the most excitement for North Texas sports fans since the Texas Rangers won the World Series in November.
The latest: The Stars won 2-1 in Game 7 last night against the Vegas Golden Knights, the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Dallas advances to the Western Conference semifinals to face the Colorado Avalanche.
- The Mavs won 114-101 in Game 6 Friday against the L.A. Clippers. They advance to the Western Conference semifinals to play the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Fun fact: The Thunder beat the Mavs three times during the regular season but lost their fourth matchup when both Kyrie Irving and Luka Donฤiฤ were playing, per SI.
Yes, but: Mavericks center Maxi Kleber is out with a separated right shoulder after L.A.'s Amir Coffey collided with him in Friday's game.
What's next: The Mavs face top-seeded OKC in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series tomorrow night in Oklahoma.
- The Stars get just today to rest before facing the Avs tomorrow in Dallas.