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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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 make a frontcourt adjustment? All that and more is discussed in today's episode. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE everywhere you listen to your podcasts!

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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 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 on Apple Podcasts for a chance to win TWO TICKETS to Mavs-Thunder Game 3. Winner will be announced on Friday!

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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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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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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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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 night.

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The Dallas Mavericks dominated the LA Clippers in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Friday night at American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the Mavs, scoring 22 and 21 points respectively, and Dallas' gritty defense was too much for the Clippers to handle over four quarters. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap everything that happened in Game 3, including Doncic and Irving's leadership, Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford finally getting loose for some lobs, Josh Green bringing great energy, Russell Westbrook's antics, P.J. Washington standing on business, and much, much more!

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The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a disappointing Game 1 loss to the LA Clippers by winning Game 2, 96-93. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and PJ Washington were clutch in the fourth quarter, and the Mavs were able to steal home-court advantage as the series shifts to Dallas for Game 3. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson dissect everything that happened in a thrilling Game 2. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

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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. 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.

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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 more! Thanks for watching, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

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