The Mavs Step Back Podcast covers anything and everything related to the Dallas Mavericks: game coverage, breaking news, rumors, you name it! Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are your hosts, and you can follow them on X, formerly known as Twitter: @dalton_trigg and @CoachDrew33. This podcast is also featured on DallasBasketball.com. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and everywhere else you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!
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Dallas Mavericks Plans for Klay Thompson; Kyrie Irving vs. Steph Curry All Time Debate
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Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are back to discuss the different ways the Dallas Mavericks will utilize Klay Thompson this season before jumping into a debate about what Kyrie Irving needs to do in order to close the gap on Stephen Curry when it comes to the all-time great NBA point guards list. The guys also get into some Western Conference betting…
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Dallas Mavericks Offseason Check-In: Spencer Dinwiddie, Schedule Leaks & USA Basketball
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Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson return from summer vacation to talk about the Dallas Mavericks offseason, and more specifically, the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie. The guys also talk about some of the schedule leaks for the 2024-25 season, as well as Team USA men's basketball capturing their fifth consecutive gold medal. Learn more about your ad choic…
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Scappy Dallas Mavericks Fall to Utah Jazz in NBA Summer League Opener: Full Recap
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In this special edition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson bring you a full recap of the Dallas Mavericks 90-89 loss to the Utah Jazz in their NBA Summer League opener live from Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. From O-Max Prosper being agressive in getting to the free-throw line, to AJ Lawson and Melvin Ajinca showing their pote…
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LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS: O-Max Prosper Speaks on Dallas Mavs' Klay Thompson Signing, Summer League & Much More!
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Dallas Mavericks second-year forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (O-Max) sits down with Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson live from Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas to talk about the biggest lesson he learned from his rookie year, being more confident going into his second Summer League appearance, the Mavs signing Klay Thompson and more! Learn more about your ad…
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INSTANT REACTIONS: Dallas Mavericks Sign 4-Time Champion Klay Thompson; Beat Out LA Lakers
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After a tense 20-hour period following the opening of NBA free agency on Sunday night, Klay Thompson made the wait well worth it for the Dallas Mavericks, as he agreed to sign a three-year, $50 million contract to join forces with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Mavs GM Nico Harrison beat out LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers by selling Thompson on th…
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NBA Free Agency: How Dallas Mavericks Can Sign Klay Thompson AND Still Re-Sign Derrick Jones Jr.
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The Dallas Mavericks are considered the favorites to land four-time champion Klay Thompson when free agency begins on Sunday evening. In this episode, we break down how the Mavs can sign Thompson while also retaining Derrick Jones Jr. too. We also break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes, the Mavs drafting Mel…
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Mavs Fall Short as Celtics Win NBA Finals, But Bright Future Ahead for Luka Doncic & Dallas
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The Dallas Mavericks weren't able to pull off a Game 5 win on the road as the Boston Celtics captured their 18th NBA championship in five games. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down the Mavs' first trip to the Finals in 13 years, including the performance of Luka Doncic, the disappointing showing from Kyrie Irving and the shortcomings of other …
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Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavs Stay Alive in NBA Finals with 38-Point Game 4 Blowout Win vs. Boston Celtics
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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep in the NBA Finals by blowing out the Boston Celtics, 122-84, in Game 4 at American Airlines Center. Dereck Lively II was fantastic, playing amazing defense and also hitting the first 3-pointer of his career, Dante Exum showed some life, and the Mavs were able to win des…
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Mavs Face Potential NBA Finals Sweep vs. Celtics: Where Does Blame Fall?
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Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' disheartening Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Kyrie Irving exploded for 35 points, but Luka Doncic fouled out, and the Mavs ultimately came up short in a 106-99 loss. Who is to blame for Dallas' failures in the Finals? As we discuss in this episode, there's a little bit …
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NBA Finals Game 2 Reactions: Boston Celtics Take 2-0 Lead Over Dallas Mavericks
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Despite Luka Doncic posting a 30-point triple-double while shooting over 50 percent from deep, the Dallas Maverick fell short against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at TD Garden on Sunday night. Dallas played good defense at times, but too many self-inflicted wounds proved to be too much to overcome. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson gi…
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Dallas Mavs Fall to Boston Celtics in NBA Finals Game 1: Can Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving Bounce Back?
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The Dallas Mavericks got blitzed by the Boston Celtics from beyond the 3-point line in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After falling down by 29 points, the Mavs battled back to within eight points in the third quarter but ultimately ran out of steam in a 107-89 loss. On this episode, we break down everything that went wrong for Dallas in Game 1 while als…
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Game 1 Preview: Star Duo Duel, Defensive Schemes & Predictions
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Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give an extensive preview of the NBA Finals featuring the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics! Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving vs. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, defensive schemes and matchups to look for, and series predictions are all included in this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a…
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NBA FINALS PREVIEW: Keith Smith Talks Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Strategies
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On today's episode, Keith Smith joins host Dalton Trigg to break down the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. From the juicy narratives of Kyrie Irving and Kristaps Porzingis taking on their former teams, to the actual X's and O's, the guys cover a lot of ground discussing what should be expected in this highly anticipa…
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DALLAS MAVS ADVANCE TO NBA FINALS: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Blow Out Minnesota T'Wovles in WCF Game 5!
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The Dallas Mavericks are OFFICIALLY GOING BACK TO THE NBA FINALS for the first time in 13 years after blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, 124-103. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's killer instincts were on full display as they combined for 72 points. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down the Mavs…
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DALLAS MAVS CAN'T SWEEP: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Bad Shooting Night Leads to T'Wolves Forcing Game 5
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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington didn't bring their A-games into Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, and the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-100. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down what all went wrong for the Mavs, as they'll now have to travel back to Minnesota for a Game 5 on Thursday. As alw…
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MAVS TAKE 3-0 WCF LEAD OVER T'WOLVES: Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving Dominate Game 3 Clutch Moments
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The Dallas Mavericks have taken a commanding 3-0 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals after winning Game 3, 116-107. With the game tied with a little under four minutes remaining, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving took over with several big buckets and assists to teammates who hit some big shots of their own. On this …
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LUKA MAGIC IN MINNESOTA: Doncic Nails Game-Winning 3; Dallas Mavericks Take 2-0 WCF Lead
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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, 109-108, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead heading back to Big D. Down by two points in the final seconds, Luka Doncic nailed a clutch 3-pointer over Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to seal the win for Dallas. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew …
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Kyrie Irving Hot Start, Luka Doncic Clutch Finish Secures Dallas Mavericks' WCF Game 1 Win vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
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Despite the Minnesota Timberwolves making 12 more 3s than the Dallas Mavericks did in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving took turns dominating en route to a 108-105 win and 1-0 series lead. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down every aspect from Game 1, including the Mavs controlling rebounds and points i…
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WCF PREVIEW: Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving's Dallas Mavs vs. Anthony Edwards' Minnesota Timberwolves!
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The Dallas Mavericks are facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, P.J. Washington... all of those players and more will have a say in how this series goes. Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are joined by Kirk Henderson of Mavs Moneyball and Pod…
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'THIS IS OUR MOMENT': Dallas Mavericks Eliminate OKC Thunder in Game 6, Advance to Western Conference Finals
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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 …
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LUKA DONCIC REDEMPTION: Dallas Mavs Blast OKC Thunder in Game 5, 104-92, Take 3-2 Series Lead
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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…
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Dallas Mavericks Choke Away Game 4 vs. OKC Thunder; Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Struggle
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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 …
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Game 3 Recap: Dallas Mavericks Put On Defensive Clinic, Take 2-1 Series Lead Over OKC Thunder
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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 …
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Behind Enemy Lines: Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder Series Check-In with The Uncontested's Tayler Peterson
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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 eac…
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DALLAS MAVS BOUNCE BACK: Luka Doncic, P.J. Washington Lead Gritty Game 2 Win Over OKC Thunder
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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 G…
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