And with the Stars also not making the playoffs , DFW is halfway to its first year without a single playoff team since way back in 1989 .
In other words , the Mavs ' 12 - year run of post-season berths is about to expire .
With the Stars also not making the playoffs , DFW is halfway to its first year without a single playoff team since way back in 1989 .
In other words , the Mavs ' 12 - year run of post-season berths is about to expire .