Mavericks see spike in ticket prices for Irving's home debut

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Since the Mavericks acquired G Kyrie Irving, the "average ticket cost of his expected American Airlines Center debut" has "spiked considerably," according to Shawn McFarland of the DALLAS MORNING NEWS. Irving, who the Mavericks acquired in a trade with the Nets earlier this week, is expected to play his first home game for the Mavericks on Feb. 13 against the T'Wolves. According to Vivid Seats, the "average ticket price" for Irving’s first home game is "up 209%, from $116 to $359." Remaining tickets for Mavericks home games are "also up 44%." As of yesterday afternoon, the "lowest-priced single ticket" on SeatGeek for Irving’s home debut "started at $71." Ticketmaster’s current "get-in price was $89" for a balcony seat. A courtside seat on Ticketmaster would "run fans $3,300." Other games on the home schedule with "prices similar to Irving’s debut" include Feb. 26 against the Lakers and F LeBron James ($126) and March 22 against the reigning champion Warriors ($82) (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 2/7).



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