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 happened in Game 1 and look ahead to what adjustments should be made heading into Game 2 on Tuesday. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button. Learn more about your ad choices ..read more

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 SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

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 ..read more

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 button if you haven't already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

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 to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Kawhi Leonard, why Luka Doncic not winning the MVP award might be a good thing, and much, much more! As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Also be sure to leave u ..read more

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 ... Let's talk about it! Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

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 team no one wants to face in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more