Mavs Step Back Podcast

The Dallas Mavericks showed incredible resiliency on Wednesday night, as they defeated the OKC Thunder on the road, 104-92, to capture a 3-2 series lead. Luka Doncic, who has struggled this postseason, finished with a 30-point triple-double while shooting over 50 percent from the field. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down everything they witnessed in Game 5. Thanks for listening, and be...

Despite holding an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter of Game 4, the Dallas Mavericks squandered an opportunity to take a commanding 3-1 lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 100-96 loss. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving weren't themselves down the stretch, and the Mavs as a whole missed too many free throws. We recap what was an extremely disheartening loss for Dallas while also looki...

The Dallas Mavericks showed significant grit by outlasting the OKC Thunder in a 105-101 win in Game 3 on Saturday to take a 2-1 series lead. P.J. Washington led the team with 27 points, and Dallas' star duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving finished things out in the fourth quarter on both ends of the floor. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap everything they witnessed in Game 3 while also...

On today's episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg is joined by Tayler Peterson, who is a co-host for The Uncontested, an Oklahoma City Thunder podcast that is also a proud part of the Blue Wire Podcast network. The guys talk about Games 1 and 2 from both the Dallas Mavericks and Thunder's perspectives. What are the biggest keys for each team as this 1-1 series swings to Dallas...

The Dallas Mavericks showed some toughness and pride in Game 2 against the OKC Thunder on Thursday night, bouncing back to tie the second-round series at 1-1 with a 119-110 win. Luka Doncic and P.J. Washington led the way for Dallas, combing for 58 points and 21 rebounds on the night. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down every aspect of Game 2, as well as look ahead to what we can expect...

The DallasBasketball.com crew breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' blowout loss to the OKC Thunder in Game 1 of their Western Conference second-round series. From Luka Doncic's knee obviously still bothering him, to OKC killing Dallas on the glass, to several adjustments that need to be made heading into Game 2, we've got you covered in our latest episode. Thanks for listening, and be sur...

At long last, the Dallas Mavericks have avenged their playoff series losses to the Los Angeles Clippers from 2020 and 2021. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the rest of the crew put the Clippers to bed in Friday night's 114-101 Game 6 win. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap a wild evening at American Airlines Center and look ahead to Dallas' matchup with the OKC Thunder in round two startin...

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks dominated the LA Clippers in Game 5 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Kyrie Irving promised that his Mavs would come out focused after squandering an opportunity to win Game 4, and he made good on that promise with a 123-93 blowout win. Let's break down everything that went down in Game 5! Thanks for listening,...

The Dallas Mavericks came all the back from being down 31 points to the LA Clippers and took a 105-104 lead with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. However, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the Mavs' supporting cast ran out of gas, as Paul George and James Harden led the Clippers to a 116-111 win in Game 4, tying the series at 2-2. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down ev...

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the LA Clippers in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Friday night at American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the Mavs, scoring 22 and 21 points respectively, and Dallas' gritty defense was too much for the Clippers to handle over four quarters. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap everything that happened in Game 3, including Don...

The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a disappointing Game 1 loss to the LA Clippers by winning Game 2, 96-93. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and PJ Washington were clutch in the fourth quarter, and the Mavs were able to steal home-court advantage as the series shifts to Dallas for Game 3. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson dissect everything that happened in a thrilling Game 2. Thanks for listening and b...

The Dallas Mavericks opened the NBA playoffs with a dud against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon, falling down by 29 points and ultimately losing, 109-97. Despite Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combining for 64 points, the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers were still able to get the win thanks to an abysmal offensive first half from the Mavs. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap everything that...

Dante Exum has had a fantastic season for the Dallas Mavericks after spending the previous two years overseas refining his game. The seventh-year veteran spoke with the media following Friday's practice about facing off against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, performing in high-pressure situations, and much, much more! Thanks for watching, and be sure to SUBSCR...

As the Dallas Mavericks continue to prepare for the first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers, defensive-minded forward Derrick Jones Jr. spoke with Dallas media on Friday about how he plans to guard Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Paul George. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Adverti...

Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford spoke to local reporters on Thursday after practice. The 25-year-old center previewed the Mavs' first-round NBA playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers as well as his fit in Dallas since coming over in a trade deadline deal earlier this season. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving spoke with local reporters following practice on Thursday. He previewed the Mavs' upcoming playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, spoke on the comparisons between his partnership with Luka Doncic to what he had with LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers, being snubbed from the Team USA roster, and much more! Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE bu...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd spoke to local reporters after practice on Thursday as the team continues to prepare for their upcoming NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kidd speaks on the challenge of going up against Clippers head coach Ty Lue, who he knows well, the importance of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, and much, much more! Thanks for listening and be sure...

The Dallas Mavericks are taking on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs for the third time in five years, and our Mavs Step Back crew gets you ready for it with a full series preview and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dallas Mavericks blew out the Miami Heat 111-92 on a second night of a road back-to-back on Wednesday night, showing just how ready they are for the NBA playoffs. The Mavs locked up a Southwest Division title, a 50-win season and a first-round playoffs date with the Los Angeles Clippers for the third time in five years. We discuss that upcoming matchup, the questionable health of Clippers star...

The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Houston Rockets in a thrilling 147-136 overtime win on Sunday afternoon at American Airlines Center. Dante Exum hit a buzzer-beating 3 to send the game to OT, Kyrie Irving led the way with 48 points, and Luka Doncic nearly had a 37-point triple-double while playing great defense down the stretch. The Mavs now have a two-game lead for the No. 5 seed in the West .....

The Dallas Mavericks are humming at the perfect time with just six regular-season games to go until the NBA postseason. They've won 12 of their last 14 games, and they have the No. 1 defense in the league during that span. P.J. Washington has been one of the main reasons for Dallas' defensive uptick, and now that he's starting to see some 3s fall as well, the Mavs are looking like a te...

The Dallas Mavericks have now won 10 of their last 11 games after beating the Sacramento Kings for the second time in a four-day span. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and company now have sole possession of the 6th seed in the West standings with a chance to move up to 5th if they can end the Houston Rockets' 11-game win streak on Sunday. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Learn more ab...

The Dallas Mavericks got a massive win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, as Kyrie Irving hit an unbelievable buzzer-beating floater with his left hand over Nikola Jokic to secure the 107-105 win. On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down every aspect of Dallas' win, including Luka Doncic's redeeming clutch 3-pointers to tie the game at 105-all after missing some clutch-tim...

The Dallas Mavericks' four-game win streak was snapped on Thursday night, as they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on what was also a second night of a back-to-back. Although Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford were stellar, the Mavs weren't able to overcome the absence of Luka Doncic, who missed the game due to hamstring soreness. With several days off before Sunday's afterno...

The Dallas Mavericks have won two consecutive games against the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons, getting back on track after previously losing five of six games. On this episode, Dalton Trigg discusses the Mavs' last two wins, Luka Doncic making NBA triple-double history and a look ahead to what Mavs fans should be watching in the Western Conference standings going into Sunday's action. Tha...