Dallas Mavericks Forced to Use Regular Court for NBA In-Season Tournament Due to Manufacturing Issues

Manufacturing defect delays debut of Mavericks' special-edition tournament court, raising concerns among players about safety on painted surfaces.

The Dallas Mavericks were forced to use their regular court for their first home game in the NBA's In-Season Tournament due to a manufacturing defect in the special-edition tournament court.
The special-edition tournament court, which was supposed to be mostly silver with a darker gray stripe down the center and three images of the NBA Cup, was not delivered in time for the game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The NBA's decision to use bold court templates for in-season tournament games was made in late July, creating a quick turnaround that has proven challenging for some teams.
Concerns have been raised by players about the safety of the painted surfaces on the new courts, with Indiana Pacers players Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton reporting that they felt like they were slipping on their team's tournament floor.
It is currently unclear whether the Mavericks' tournament court will be ready for their next scheduled home game in the tournament on November 28 against the Houston Rockets.