Mavs Step Back Podcast

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Welcome to the Mavs Step Back Podcast, where anything and everything related to the Dallas Mavericks is discussed at length: game coverage, breaking news, rumors, you name it! Dalton Trigg is your host, and you can follow his other Mavs content on Twitter: @dalton_trigg. This podcast is featured on DallasBasketball.com, which is a Fan Nation property powered by Sports Illustrated. Thanks for listening!Previous return guests include: Mavs' owner Mark Cuban, current Mavs GM Nico Harrison and many other current/former players, staff and media members. Be sure to subscribe!

'THIS IS OUR MOMENT': Dallas Mavericks Eliminate OKC Thunder in Game 6, Advance to Western Conference Finals
Yesterday at 6:34 AM

The Dallas Mavericks came all the way back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the OKC Thunder 117-116 in Game 6 on Saturday night, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three years. Dalton Trigg and Coach Drew Johnson break down the Game 6 win while also taking a look ahead to how the Mavs matchup against both the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving did their thing down the stretch of Game 6, but it was the contributions of Derrick Jones Jr. and Dereck Lively II that put Dallas over the top. The...


LUKA DONCIC REDEMPTION: Dallas Mavs Blast OKC Thunder in Game 5, 104-92, Take 3-2 Series Lead
Last Thursday at 5:59 AM

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 sure to SUBSCRIBE.

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Dallas Mavericks Choke Away Game 4 vs. OKC Thunder; Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Struggle
Last Tuesday at 5:53 AM

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 looking ahead to Game 5.

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Game 3 Recap: Dallas Mavericks Put On Defensive Clinic, Take 2-1 Series Lead Over OKC Thunder
05/12/2024

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 looking ahead to what we could see in Game 4 on Monday night. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button!

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Behind Enemy Lines: Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder Series Check-In with The Uncontested's Tayler Peterson
05/10/2024

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 for Games 3 and 4? Is 3-point shooting the main category that will determine the winner of the series? Can Dallas continue to control the boards like in Game 2, or will OKC...


DALLAS MAVS BOUNCE BACK: Luka Doncic, P.J. Washington Lead Gritty Game 2 Win Over OKC Thunder
05/10/2024

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 from the Mavs in Game 3 on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE everywhere you listen to your podcasts. Leave us a review...


GAME 1 DUD: Luka Doncic Still Hobbled as Dallas Mavericks Fumble Series Opener vs. OKC Thunder
05/08/2024

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 sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Mavs Step Back Podcast everywhere you listen to your podcasts. Leave us a review on Apple Podcast for a chance to WIN 2 TICKETS TO MAVS-THUNDER GAME 3 on Saturday!

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GAME 6 CLINCHER: Dallas Mavs Win Series vs. LA Clippers 4-2; Luka Doncic's Revenge, Kyrie Irving 'Chaos'
05/04/2024

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 starting on Tuesday. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

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GAME 5 BLOWOUT: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavs Destroy LA Clippers, 123-93, Take a 3-2 Series Lead!
05/02/2024

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, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

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Dallas Mavericks Nearly Complete 31-Point Comeback; Lose Game 4 vs. LA Clippers - Series Tied 2-2
04/28/2024

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 everything that went wrong for Dallas in Game 4 and talk about adjustments that need to be made in Game 5, which will be in Los Angeles on Wednesday...