In a tense atmosphere at the American Airlines Center on Friday night, Dallas Mavericks fans unleashed their fury with resounding “Fire Nico!” chants during a disheartening 117-107 home loss to the Washington Wizards.
The defeat dropped the Mavs to 0-2 to start the NBA regular season, amplifying frustrations over general manager Nico Harrison’s controversial decisions.
Captured in a viral X post, the video shows the scoreboard flashing Wizards’ dominance — Kyshawn George erupted for a career-high 34 points — while a sea of blue-clad supporters voiced their discontent in the final minutes.
“Fire Nico” chant starts as the Win Now Mavs are losing to the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/v4ls6U5Gi7
— Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) October 25, 2025
The chants echoed the backlash from Harrison’s February blockbuster: Trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that shattered championship aspirations for the “win-now” roster.
Mavericks rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, despite a valiant rally, couldn’t stem the tide, scoring key points but falling short against Washington’s surge. Fans, still reeling from last season’s echoes of similar boos, see Harrison’s tenure as a betrayal of Dallas’ contending core.
As social media erupts with #FireNico demands, pressure mounts on owner Mark Cuban. Will this 0-2 skid force a front-office reckoning, or can Flagg’s promise salvage the season? Mavericks Nation waits, chants echoing like a bad brick.
