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 ...
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Terrible First Half Dooms Dallas Mavs in Game 1 Loss to LA Clippers; Postgame Reactions & Recap
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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. D…
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Dallas Mavs' Dante Exum Speaks on Playoff Series vs. LA Clippers, Performing in Cutch Moments
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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 mo…
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Dallas Mavs' Derrick Jones Jr. Speaks on Challenge of Guarding LA Clippers, Kawhi Leonard & Others
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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 c…
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Daniel Gafford Previews Dallas Mavs vs. LA Clippers Playoff Series: 'Chemistry Through The Roof'
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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 …
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Kyrie Irving Speaks on Dallas Mavs vs. LA Clippers Playoff Series, LeBron James vs. Luka Doncic
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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, a…
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Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers: Head Coach Jason Kidd Speaks Previews Playoff Series Post-Practice
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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 …
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Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Pt. 3: Full Playoff Series Preview, Predictions
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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/adchoicesBy Blue Wire
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Dallas Mavs' Blowout vs. Miami Heat Shows Playoffs Readiness; Luka Doncic MVP Snub Coming?
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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…
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Dante Exum CLUTCH, Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic Dominate in Dallas Mavs OT Win Over Houston Rockets
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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…
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Dallas Mavs Have No. 1 Defense in NBA Over Last 14 Games (12-2); P.J. Washington is The X-Factor
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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 a…
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Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic's Mavs Show Title-Contending Grit with 2 Straight Wins vs. Kings
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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 list…
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Kyrie Irving Hits OUTRAGEOUS Buzzer Beater as Mavs Defeat Nuggets; Full Recap + Live Highlight (On YouTube)
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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 gam…
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Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford Not Enough as Mavs Fall to SGA's Thunder; Will Luka Return vs. Nuggets?
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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 se…
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Luka Doncic Makes NBA Triple-Double History as Mavs Win Second Straight Game; West Standings Watch
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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…
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Dallas Mavs-Boston Celtics Reactions: Breaking Down the Luka Doncic vs. Jayson Tatum Debate
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On this episode, we break down the Dallas Mavericks' 138-110 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics from Friday night. Although the final score looked rough, there were a lot of positives to take away from this one. Also, we take a look at the Luka Doncic vs. Jayson Tatum "debate" and break it down by the numbers. Spoiler alert: It's a no-brainer win f…
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Luka Doncic's Mavs Bounce Back From Cavs Heartbreaker; Big Title-Contender Test vs. Celtics Looms
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After losing on a 59-foot buzzer-beater from Cleveland Cavaliers' Max Strus on Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic had a 30-point triple-double on his birthday, Kyrie Irving was money in the fourth quarter, P.J. Washington had a breakout offensive performance, and Dereck Livel…
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Mavs Roll vs. Suns: Breaking Down Luka Doncic's MVP Chances, P.J. Washington's Defense & More!
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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns in a very important regular-season tiebreaker game on Thursday, 123-113. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were spectacular in the midst of a playoff atmosphere at American Airlines Center, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford continued to show their value, and Dallas extended its season-high win streak to se…
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7-GAME WIN STREAK: Mavs Down Suns; Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Dominate! Kevin Durant in "PJail?"
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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-113 on Thursday night in a playoff atmosphere at American Airlines Center to extend their season-high win streak to seven games. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were dominant, combing for 70 points, P.J. Washington put Kevin Durant in "PJail" with some great defense... and the Mavs are looking more an…
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Daniel Gafford Interview: Adjusting to Dallas Mavs After Trade; Playing for J-Kidd, with Luka Doncic & Much More!
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On this special edition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson interview newly-acquired Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford to talk about how he's adjusting to Dallas, playing alongside Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington. Other topics include: Mavs title chances, playing for Jason Kidd, and much…
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Dallas Mavs All-Star Weekend: Dereck Lively Shines, Luka Doncic All-Star MVP Odds & Much More
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The Dallas Mavericks' All-Star Weekend started off on a good note as they got to watch their rookie center Dereck Lively II make a big impact for Team Jalen en route to a Rising Stars Challenge championship win. Now, all eyes turn to Luka Doncic, who has +1900 odds to win the All-Star Game MVP on Sunday night. Will we finally get to see Doncic give…
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Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic's Mavs Overpower Victor Wembanyama's Spurs; P.J. Washington Shines on Defense
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The Dallas Mavericks won their sixth consecutive game on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Kyrie Irving was electric, scoring 34 points, including an acrobatic finish over Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic did his normal MVP thing, and P.J. Washington continued to show why he's a crucial piece of this team's defensive identity going forwa…
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Mavs Extend Win Streak to Season-Best 5 Games; Can Luka Doncic Win MVP?
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Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' ugly win over the Washington Wizards, which pushes their win streak to a season-high five games. The Mavs have one of the easiest remaining schedules in the league, so how many games must they win in order for Luka Doncic to win his first MVP award? Let's talk about it! Thanks for listening, and be sure to …
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Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington ELECTRIC in Mavs' Blowout Win Over Thunder!
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The Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington era started with a bang on Saturday afternoon, as they both got their first Mavs points on the receiving end of Luka Doncic alley-oop passes. The Mavs went on to hand the Oklahoma City Thunder their worst loss of the season, 146-111. Dalton Trigg recaps the game that left him feeling "buzzed.…
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Trade Review: Mavs Contenders with P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford? Spencer Dinwiddie Signing?
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Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap what was a crazy trade deadline for the Dallas Mavericks, where they added P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford while also opening up a roster spot to potentially bring back Spencer Dinwiddie on the buyout market. The guys also discuss the Mavs' 122-108 win over the New York Knicks from Thursday night as well. Than…
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EMERGENCY POD: Mavs Trade for Hornets' P.J. Washington & Wizards' Daniel Gafford
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Dalton Trigg recaps a crazy Dallas Mavericks trade deadline, where they executed separate trades for Charlotte Hornets' P.J. Washington and Washington Wizards' Daniel Gafford, addressing their starting power forward and backup center needs. Also, now that Spencer Dinwiddie was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Toronto Raptors and was bought out …
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