HDNet to Broadcast Games 2-5 of First Round in Playoffs

For Immediate Release- April 23, 2005

DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks and HDNet announced today that fans will be able to watch Games 2 through 5 of the Mavs vs. Rockets Round 1 Playoff Series in high-definition on HDNet in Texas.

"There's nothing more exciting than playoff time, especially when you have a match-up featuring two Texas teams," said Mavs owner Mark Cuban. "HDNet and the Mavs want to give viewers at home an experience that is almost as good as being there."

Co-founded by Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, HDNet provides viewers with exciting and topical news, sports, music and entertainment programming. The network features up to 20 hours of original programming each week, all produced in the highest quality 1080i HDTV format - more original high-definition programming than any other network.

HDNet news and entertainment includes original series "HDNet World Report," "Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone," "Art Mann Presents," "HDNet Concert Series," and "True Music," as well as every episode of the acclaimed Warner Bros. series "Smallville." Live sports productions include NASCAR auto racing, National Hockey League and Major League Soccer games.

HDNet Movies, the company's second network, shows a wide selection of major studios' theatrical releases - all uncut, unedited, and appearing in their original aspect ratio. The network also features movies produced and finished in true 1080i high-definition, including movies premiering day and date with their theatrical releases.

Fans can contact their cable or satellite providers or visit www.hd.net for more information. Comcast does not currently carry HDNet and HDNet Movies, so Mavs Playoff games in HD are not available to Comcast customers. Comcast customers are asked to call their local office and let them know they want HDNet and the Mavs in HD.

MAVERICKS 2005 PLAYOFF HDNET SCHEDULE
(All Times Listed CT)

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Contacts:
Colette Carey, HDNet: (303) 388-8500, ccarey@hd.net
Dawn Turner, Dallas Mavericks: 214-658-7170, dawn.turner@dallasmavs.com