Mavs Film Room

In this episode we recap the Mavs' NBA Finals loss, falling to the Boston Celtics in five games. We discuss an overall disappointing showing by the Mavericks in the Finals from Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving all the way down the roster. We talk about what weaknesses were exposed in this series and how the Mavericks can address them to take the next step in their evolution as a true championship...

In this episode we discuss the Mavs 0-2 deficit to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals and what they need to do heading into Games 3 and 4 to make this a more competitive series and avoid being swept. We also discuss the breaking news of Kristaps Porzingis' rare foot injury and what his uncertain status means for Game 3 and potentially the rest of the series. Special thanks to Tim Cato of The...

In this edition of Mavs Film Room Spaces, we discuss our thoughts on the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals featuring the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. We talk about what the Mavs need to do to upset a historically-great Celtics team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we preview the 2024 NBA FINALS between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. We talk about key matchups on both sides, and how the Mavs can reasonably expect to defend the Celtics with their two superstars and cast of shooters. We discuss the status of Boston center Kristaps Porzingis, and how his health will determine a lot of how both teams approach this series. We also discus...

In this episode we react to the Mavs' blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals which clinched the series and sent them to their first NBA Finals in 13 years. We reminisce about the journey this team has been on this season and how special of a season it has been. We talk about the redemption stories for Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and Jason Kidd and...

In this episode, we share our final thoughts on the Mavs' 2nd Round series victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder that ended in a wild Game 6 finish to close out the series. We pivot to previewing the upcoming Western Conference Finals series between the Mavs and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Mavs' 2nd WCF in the last three seasons. We discuss the various matchup wrinkles, specifically ho...

In this episode we recap the first two games of the Mavs' 2nd round series versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, which saw them suffer a blowout loss in Game 1, and then earn a gritty win in Game 2. We discuss the adjustments the Mavs made between the games, and which individual performances have stuck out, namely PJ Washington and Tim Hardaway Jr.'s strong nights in Game 2. We also talk about...

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' weekend in Dallas which saw then win Game 3 in convincing fashion and then lose Game 4, in a very similar fashion as Game 1, where the Clippers raced out to a 30-point lead despite playing without Kawhi Leonard. The Mavs made a furious comeback, but often as it happens with 30-point rallies, the comeback fell just short. We discuss what went wrong in Game...

In this episode we discuss the Mavs opening games of the playoffs against the LA Clippers in which they lost Game 1 109-97 and won Game 2 96-93. We discuss what went horribly wrong in Game 1, and how the Mavs fixed it in Game 2. We discuss the Mavs' stellar defense in Game 2 against James Harden, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard who returned for the Clippers. We also talk about PJ Washington&#39...

In this episode we preview the upcoming First Round NBA Playoffs series between the Mavs and LA Clippers, the third time in five years the two teams are meeting in Round 1. We discuss why this matchup is so different than the 2020 and 2021 series, namely to the acquisitions of Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, and Dereck Lively on the Mavs' side and James Harden and Russell Westbroo...

In this episode we discuss the 125-107 blowout win over the Houston Rockets, who came into the game on a NBA-best 11-game win streak. This was the Mavs' 11th win in the last 12 games, which capped an 11-4 month of March for the team. We discuss the two huge wins the Mavs got in Sacramento last week to move out of the play-in and into the top-6 of the Western Conference, and why those games sho...

In this episode we react to the Mavs' STATEMENT win over the Sacramento Kings 132-96, in a game that has propelled the Mavs into sole possession of 6th place in the Western Conference for the time being. We talk about the incredible shooting performance the Mavs' had as a team, converting on 22 of 39 three pointers. We also talk about the dominant defensive play from Daniel Gafford and Der...

In this episode, we discuss the recent happenings around the Mavs, most notably Kyrie Irving's incredible left-handed floater at the buzzer to beat the Denver Nuggets 107-105. We discuss what the Mavs have been doing well since our last episode, which has led the team to win five out of their last six games, a stark difference from when we last recorded. We break down the Mavs' new identit...

In this episode we discuss the recent stretch that has seen the Mavs lose five of their last six games, thanks to the worst defense in the NBA since the trade deadline. The good vibes of the Mavs' 7-game win streak from February are gone, and the team finds themselves in a similar position for the stretch run that they were in during March and April of 2023. We talk about how the abysmal defen...

In this episode we talk about the Mavs' 136-125 win over the Toronto Raptors which saw PJ Washington have his best game as a Maverick with 23 points in addition to another monster triple double by Luka Dončić. We dish on whether PJ Washington is capable of being a true third offensive option for the Mavs. We also discuss some of the defensive issues that have plagued the Mavs these last few ga...

In this episode we talk about the Mavs' 123-113 win over the Phoenix Suns out of the All Star Break for their 7th straight win. We discuss the factors that led to this including PJ Washington's defense, Kyrie Irving's sustained All Star play, and Luka Doncic being an MVP-caliber player. We also give our takes on what kind of ceiling the Mavs' newfound depth gives them. This is a pu...

In this episode, we are joined by Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com to discuss the new-look Mavs with Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington in the fold. We talk about Washington's fit on offense, his defensive versatility, and how his versatility gives the Mavs a more diverse approach to the game. We also talk about how Washington and Gafford's additions make life easier for Luka Doncic an...

In this game we discuss the Mavs' 112-104 win over the Washington Wizards, their fifth straight win, which improves them to a season-best 31-23. We discuss Daniel Gafford's monster game, Luka Doncic's 4th quarter takeover, and Maxi Kleber's strong play. We talk about how this team might look when fully heathy and share ideas for potential linueups. Mavs have one more game before th...

In this episode we react to the moves the Mavericks made at the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring Daniel Gafford from Washington in exchange for Richaun Holmes and a 2028 Pick Swap as well as their trade for PJ Washington and two 2nd round picks, in which they sent Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and a 2027 First Round Pick (top-2 protected). We discuss how much the Mavs' ceiling as been raised t...

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' 118-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers which saw Kyrie Irving return to the lineup, and Josh Green and Maxi Kleber turn in strong performances. We quickly pivot to discussing the Mavs' options leading up to the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline, which takes places this Thursday, February 5th. We discuss the merits of trading assets for players like Kyle Kuz...

In this episode, we discuss the huge 16-point comeback the Mavs made against the Orlando Magic to get a 131-129 win. The Mavs rode a 35-12 3rd quarter to turn a 16-point halftime deficit into a -point lead going into the 4th quarter. After some theatrics, the Mavs came out on top. We talk about the defensive adjustment the Mavs made at halftime, including some animated coaching from Jason Kidd. We...

In this episode we react immediately following Luka Doncic's historic 73-point night in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. We discuss just how impressive this performance was, and why a game like this from Luka mattered, with so much of the narrative right now focused on his demeanor and composure. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

In this episode we chat with Mavs fans about everything that has happened in the Mavs world since the calendar flipped to 2024. We discuss Kyrie Irving's return from injury, the Mavs' win of the season followed by their worst loss of the season, persistent injury issues, and the inconsistent play of Grant Williams and Josh Green. We also talk about the Mavs' reported interest in Pascal...

In this episode, we return from our hiatus to discuss all the latest news around the Mavericks, starting with the sale of a majority stake of the team to the Sands Corporation. We then dive into the latest basketball happenings of the team and discuss the recent slew of injuries four game win streak, capped off by an impressive 127-125 win over the Lakers on the second night of a back-to-back. We...

In this episode of Mavs Film Room Spaces, Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com joins us again to talk about key takeaways from the Mavs' last two games: a blowout loss in New Orleans against the Pelicans, and a blowout win in Washington against the Wizards. We cover many topics spanning from Tim Hardaway Jr.'s shooting dominance, Dereck Lively's dominant game in Washington, and Derrick...