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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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BONUS POD: Mavs Show Grit, Pride in Sacramento; Keep Season Alive
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As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at FedExForum with the Western Conference playoffs’ 8-seed on the line, I (Dalton Trigg) recapped the inspiring performance we witnessed on Wednesday when Dallas kept its season alive by blowing out the Sacramento Kings on the road, 120-106.I’ve been on record saying t…
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Mavs Face Kings in Play-In Tournament; Could Luka Doncic Play for Dallas Again One Day?
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After having a few days to digest what happened, Dalton and Drew recap their feelings while watching Luka Doncic's first return to American Airlines Center since the trade last Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks. As the Mavs prepare for a tough Play-In Tournament game against the Sacramento Kings this Wednesday night,…
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Luka Doncic's Return to Dallas, Mavs Signing Brandon Williams, & Play-In/Playoffs Hope?
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As the Dallas Mavericks fight to lock up their spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament, they'll face Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center for the first time since the massive trade on Wednesday night. In addition to previewing that game, we talk about the Mavs planning to sign two-way guard Brandon Williams to a standard co…
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State of the Dallas Mavericks: Can Phoenix Suns Catch Up In West Standings?
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The Dallas Mavericks are in a weird situation, as they flirt with making the NBA Play-In Tournament as well as falling into the NBA Lottery. Here's our latest thoughts on where the Mavs currently sit with 15 games remaining.By Dalton Trigg
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Mavs Embarrassed By Warriors; Luka Doncic's Lakers Up Next
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The Dallas Mavericks, who had won five of their last six games heading into Sunday, fell back down to earth in a 126-102 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Things might not get any better anytime soon for the shorthanded Mavs, as their next game is against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Let's talk about the current state of the …
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BLOCK PARTY: Anthony Davis Dominates Rockets in Mavs Debut; Max Christie Shines
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One week after the Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded away the face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, MFFL (Mavs Fans For Life) were still hurting. They gathered outside of American Airlines Center before Saturday’s game against the Houston Rockets to protest General Manager Nico Harrison’s decision to pull the plug on a 25-year-old generational super…
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HOT TAKE: Dallas Mavericks Better Short-Term After Luka Doncic Trade?
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Call it the bargaining stage of grief if you must… but after taking this week to let the news of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis sink in… We’ve come to the conclusion that the sky isn’t falling after all. That is, at least not for this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…
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UNREAL: Reactions to Mavs Shockingly Trading Luka Doncic to Lakers
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On Saturday night, around 11 p.m. central time, ESPN’s Shams Charania sent out a trade report on X that was so utterly shocking that everyone wondered if his phone had been hacked by someone trying to pull a prank. However, it was not a prank, as the Dallas Mavericks unexpectedly… and inexplicably… traded away 25-year-old franchise superstar Luka D…
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Mavs Get Important Win Over Thunder; Could This Be A Turning Point?
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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-98 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak and improve to 23-19 on the season. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points, but P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall brought the toughness and mental fortitude that ultimately did OKC in. Could this win be a turning point for the season ev…
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Exclusive Interview with Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison
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Before the Dallas Mavericks played the New Orleans Pelicans in the Big Easy on Wednesday night, Mavs Step Back caught up with the team's general manager, Nico Harrison, to talk about all the injuries that have occurred in the first half of this season, whether or not those injuries affect their trade deadline plans, Klay Thompson adapting to his ne…
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GAME RECAP: Breaking Down Mavs' 118-97 Win Over Lakers
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On today’s episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, we break down the Dallas Mavericks' 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, which snapped a five-game losing streak. We believe this was the Mavs' best win of the season so far. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter if you haven’t already! Learn more about your ad choices.…
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GAME RECAP: Dallas Mavericks Knock Out Phoenix Suns Despite Naji Marshall, PJ Washington Ejections
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Despite not having Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, plus Naji Marshall and PJ Washington being ejected due to a fight with Jusuf Nurkic, the Dallas Mavericks put on a defensive masterclass in a 98-89 win on the road against the Phoenix Suns. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the altercation and what led up to it, as well as some of the key perfo…
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'BAH HUMBUG': Luka Doncic Hurt, Kyrie Irving-Led Comeback Falls Short in Mavs' Christmas Day Loss to T-Wolves
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The worst-case Christmas Day scenario for the Dallas Mavericks was realized on Wednesday afternoon, as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves and superstar Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury that will likely keep him sidelined for a significant period of time. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Mavs' near comeback from being down 28 points, l…
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GAME RECAP: Luka Doncic, Daniel Gafford Dominante as Mavs Blow Out Blazers, 132-108
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Luka Doncic returned from a heel contusion on Monday night and led the Dallas Mavericks with 27 points in a 132-108 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. With the win, the Mavs improved to 19-10 and remained No. 4 in the Western Conference Standings. From Daniel Gafford's domination to Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson's subtle impact, Dalton Trigg …
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Luka-Less Mavs Bounce Back With 113-97 Win Over Clippers; Grimes Fourth-Quarter Takeover!
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After losing to the LA Clippers on Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back with a 113-97 win over the Clippers on Saturday despite Luka Doncic being out for a second consecutive game. Kyrie Irving returned from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury, struggling to shoot the ball (6-25 FG), but Dallas had eight players score in double-figur…
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Top 10 Trades Dallas Mavericks Could Make Before 2024-25 NBA Trade Deadline
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On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson present 10 trades the Dallas Mavericks could make between now and the NBA Trade Deadline in February. Some of the trades are more tame than others. Some involve bringing back former Mavericks like Derrick Jones Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith. Others are more risky, like Dallas potentially taking a chance …
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Luka Doncic's 45-Point Triple-Double Fuels Dallas Mavericks' Record-Breaking Win Over Golden State Warriors
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Luka Doncic put up a 45-point triple-double in the Dallas Mavericks' wild 143-133 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, giving him the fourth-most 40-point triple-doubles in NBA history. Klay Thompson lit up his former team by hitting seven 3s, and the Mavs and Warriors broke the NBA record for most made 3s in a single game. Tune in t…
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Thunder Snap Mavs' 7-Game Win Streak; Dallas Betting Favorites for Herb Jones Trade
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The Dallas Mavericks lost to the OKC Thunder, 118-104, on Tuesday night, ending their 7-game win streak. SGA outscored Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving by himself, Dallas' bigs were mostly ineffective, and the only real bright spots for the Mavs were the performances of Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall and O-Max Prosper. We give a full recap of the game in…
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SEVEN IN A ROW: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Lead Dallas Mavericks to 125-118 Win Over Toronto Raptors
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The Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 125-118 behind a combined 79 points from Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson on Saturday night. After leading by 24 points, the Mavs let the Raptors make things interesting in the fourth quarter, but they still held on for their seventh consecutive win and 11th win in 12 games. Other topics in t…
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Mavs Decimate Wizards in 137-101 Blowout Win; Should Dallas Trade for Marvin Bagley II?
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The Dallas Mavericks won their 10th game in 11 tries on Thursday night in a 137-101 blowout win over the league-worst Washington Wizards. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points, Luka Doncic notched his first triple-double of the season, and six other Mavericks scored in double figures. Also... is it possible Marvin Bagley III was auditioning for a…
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Mavs Erase 15-Point Fourth-Quarter Deficit in Thrilling Win Over Grizzlies!
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Despite being down by 15 points at the start of the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks rallied to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-116. Dallas improved to 14-8 and jumped to No. 3 in the Western Conference standings. Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavs with 37 points, but Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington provided late-game heroics that help …
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Shorthanded Mavs Hold Off Scorching-Hot Blazers in Luka Doncic's Return From Injury
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Despite not having Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall and Dereck Lively II, the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a big road win against a red-hot Portland Trail Blazers team on a second night of a back-to-back. Luka Doncic returned to action, finishing with 36 points and 13 assists, but it was PJ Washington, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes …
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MAVS STREAKING: Kyrie Irving Leads Dallas to 106-94 Win vs. Utah Jazz; Luka Doncic Returning Soon?
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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 106-94 Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Dallas improved to 12-8 on the young season, now having won seven of its last eight games. Kyrie Irving led the way in Utah with a game-high 30 points, and he got some great help from Quentin Grimes, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford and Spencer Dinwiddie. Oh... and co…
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Dallas Mavs Have Pre-Thanksgiving Feast with Blowout Win Over New York Knicks
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The Dallas Mavericks took down the New York Knicks on Wednesday night with a 129-114 blowout at American Airlines Center. Dallas was aggressive on the defensive end of the floor from start to finish, and it also got balanced scoring, with all starters scoring in double digits. Kyrie Irving, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie all sc…
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Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, Naji Marshall & Jaden Hardy All Score 20+ in Mavs' Win Over Hawks
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Following a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday night, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back in a big way on Monday night with a 129-119 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Despite not having Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes and Dereck Lively (for the second half), Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, Naji Marshall and Jaden Hardy all…
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