Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling 127-125 win over the Los Angeles Lakers from Tuesday night. Luka Doncic out-dueled LeBron James, Dante Exum hit a career-high 7 threes, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Grant Williams filled it up, and Dereck Lively II competed well against Anthony Davis. The Mavs are off to their best start in the Jason Kidd coaching era at 15-8, riding a four-game win streak. As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button on You...
Dec 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 325
On this episode, Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 125-112 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Aside from all the good stuff that happened, including Dante Exum's 23/6/7 performance with just one turnover, the Mavs had a scare, as Dwight Powell fell on top of Kyrie Irving's foot in the second quarter, and the star point guard had to leave the game. The Mavs dodged a bullet, as the injury was revealed as being just a heel contusion, but our recent DallasBasketball.com conversation w...
Dec 10, 2023•27 min•Ep. 324
Dalton Trigg makes some betting picks for Friday's matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers, as well as discusses four interesting trade scenarios for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's squad as rumors and speculation ramp up this month. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Check out DallasBasketball.com for more extensive Mavs coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 08, 2023•17 min•Ep. 323
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' resounding 147-97 blowout win over the Utah Jazz from Wednesday night at American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic made history for the second game in the row, passing Larry Bird on the NBA's all-time triple-double list with a 40/10/11 stat line against the Jazz. Kyrie Irving was also stellar with 26 points of his own on 11-16 shooting, and there were other smaller contributions that didn't go unnoticed as well, like Dante Exum starting next ...
Dec 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 322
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth talk about the continued rapid development of Dallas Mavericks rookie big man Dereck Lively II, and how he's arguably outplayed Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren in his head-to-head matchups against them. The guys also take a look at the Mavs' upcoming schedule and discuss how a turnaround in the win column could be coming soon. One thing is for sure, Luka Doncic has remained as confident as he's ever been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Dec 05, 2023•16 min•Ep. 321
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the OKC Thunder on Saturday night, where they came all the way back from down 24 points in the fourth quarter with an NBA record-breaking 30-0 run ... just to ultimately lose the game, 126-120. Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II made NBA history despite the loss, and the team is optimistic about turning things around soon. On this episode, we talk about the Mavs' recent struggles, and why Doncic and company might be onto something when it comes to ...
Dec 04, 2023•19 min•Ep. 320
On this episode, Dalton Trigg talks about the shocking news from Tuesday afternoon that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is selling a majority state worth around $3.5 billion to the casino tycoon Adelson family. From there, he recaps the Mavs knocking off the Houston Rockets at home in a 121-115 victory with Luka Doncic putting up a 41/9/9 stat line with ZERO turnovers. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 29, 2023•26 min•Ep. 319
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' 104-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers from Wednesday night. Despite blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving provided enough heroics to give the Mavs their seventh clutch win of the season. On this episode, the guys discuss the star duo's performance, the loss of Dereck Lively in this one to an injury (latest update provided), Richaun Holmes packing a punch off the bench, Josh Green making an impact, Christia...
Nov 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 318
On this episode, Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks latest loss to the Sacramento Kings, which was their third loss in four tries. Now, the Mavs take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. On paper, the Mavs should be able to put up more points than the Lakers, but given how vulnerable Dallas' 24th-ranked defense is ... we've learned that any Mavs opponent can put up a large amount of points on any given night. Can Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving get the Mavs back on track? Is "effort" t...
Nov 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 317
Despite getting a combined 74 points from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the well-rested Dallas Mavericks were unable to beat a Milwaukee Bucks team that was playing on the second night of a back-to-back and also their third game in four nights. Dalton Trigg recaps everything that went down in this one. Although the Mavs didn't hit some open shots in the fourth quarter, did they also get hosed by the officials in the final frame? Is it time to hit the panic button on Josh Green? As always, thanks...
Nov 19, 2023•16 min•Ep. 316
Dalton Trigg previews the Dallas Mavericks' Saturday night matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will both be playing, so we are in for a star-studded affair this weekend. Also, why does Los Angeles Lakers media insist on making Irving-to-LA a thing? If anything, LeBron James to Dallas makes more sense from a winning perspective. Listen to all of these topics and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Nov 17, 2023•19 min•Ep. 315
The Dallas Mavericks got their ninth win in 12 tries after defeating the Washington Wizards, and the pick-and-role chemistry between Luka Doncic and rookie center Dereck Lively II had Mavs fans starry-eyed throughout the night. Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap what they saw on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2023•32 min•Ep. 314
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 136-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, including Kyrie Irving's season-high 35-point night, Luka Doncic scoring 30 points in 28 minutes, as well as several other key contributions. Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 313
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling 144-126 win over the LA Clippers on Friday night at American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic continued his historical dominance of the Clippers, posting a 44-point performance while shooting 17-21 from the field, Kyrie Irving pitched in with 27 points of his own, and Derrick Jones Jr. had a big-time double-double while being a team-best +36 on the night. The guys also discuss Josh Green's struggles, whether Dante Exum is primed to ...
Nov 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 312
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' second loss of the season, which was to the Toronto Raptors by the final score of 127-116. He talks about Toronto's elite defense giving Luka Doncic problems, Dereck Lively II meaning a lot to the Mavs at just age 19, Josh Green's disappointing performance off the bench, and Maxi Kleber not being the player he used to be. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 311
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' 15-point comeback win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Luka Doncic led the way as he usually does, and Kyrie Irving has been dominating with his elite facilitating this season. The star duo leads the league when it comes to clutch stats, proving that the questions about them coexisting were overblown. Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 310
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' 124-118 win over the Charlotte Hornets from Sunday night, making them 5-1 overall and 5-0 in clutch games, the best mark in the entire NBA. Thanks for listening! PS - Please give Grant some grace for his audio in this one. He was recording on his end from the airport as he travels to Orlando, so there was a little more feedback than what there usually is. Thanks y'all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 06, 2023•14 min•Ep. 309
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' first loss of the season to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Although the Mavs fell to 4-1, there are still plenty of things to be encouraged by ... while also acknowledging some of the team's weaknesses. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2023•8 min•Ep. 308
On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' 114-105 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic didn't have his usual MVP-like performance, but he got help from several teammates, including Grant Williams with a team-leading 25 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. with 24 points off the bench, Dereck Lively II with career-highs in both rebounds and assists, and Derrick Jones Jr. continuing to bring the energy. With the win, the Mavs are the only undefeated team ...
Nov 02, 2023•40 min•Ep. 307
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' 125-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, giving the team its first 3-0 start since the 2004-05 season. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023•27 min•Ep. 306
Dalton Trigg recaps an exciting Dallas Mavericks win over the Brooklyn Nets from Friday night. Luka Doncic put up 49 points, including a crazy one-handed, banked-in 3 with just 30 seconds left to seal the win. On top of that, Dereck Lively II making his first career start is discussed, as well as Kyrie Irving's early-season shooting struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 305
Dalton Trigg previews the Dallas Mavericks' home opener against the Brooklyn Nets, as well as other action going on around the NBA. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27, 2023•17 min•Ep. 304
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' season-opening win over the San Antonio Spurs. From Luka Doncic's 30-point triple-double, to Dereck Lively II outplaying Victor Wembanyama, the guys discuss all of that and much more on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 303
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth talk about what Josh Green's recent contract extension mean for both him and the Dallas Mavericks. With the season opener just 24 hours away, the guys also preview the road matchup against the San Antonio Spurs and talk about what we should expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 24, 2023•29 min•Ep. 302
Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams joins Dalton Trigg to discuss the offseason sign-and-trade that sent him from the Boston Celtics to Dallas. From there, Williams discusses his fit alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, how the Mavs plan to improve their defense and rebounding dramatically, which Mavs players he's been most impressed with throughout training camp and preseason play, and much, much more! MFFLs, be sure to hit that subscribe button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Oct 19, 2023•17 min•Ep. 301
Dalton Trigg is joined by his DallasBasketball.com colleague and Mavs Step Back correspondent Grant Afseth to discuss the latest injury updates for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. How concerned should we be with the new season just one week away? From there, the guys discuss where they think the Mavs will end up in the Western Conference this season, as well as how effective Dereck Lively II can be as the team's defensive anchor at just 19 years old. As always, thanks for listening! Be sure to hit...
Oct 17, 2023•27 min•Ep. 300
On this episode, Dalton Trigg talks about the upcoming Dallas Mavericks season while also giving details on a t-shirt fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, be sure to contact Dalton on Twitter @ dalton_trigg or via email at dalton@mavsstepback.com. Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 16, 2023•17 min•Ep. 299
On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' 0-2 start to the NBA preseason and why there's no need to sound any alarms just yet. From Dereck Lively II being a quick learner, to Jaden Hardy forcing the Mavs to have a logjam at shooting guard, to Luka Doncic looking like he's in midseason form already ... there's a lot to be excited bout as the 2023-24 NBA season rapidly approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 298
On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are joined by their DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to discuss the first two days of Dallas Mavericks training camp in depth. From Luka Doncic's latest quad injury update, to Kyrie Irving bring all the good vibes, to Doncic and Jason Kidd hyping up rookies Dereck Lively II and O-Max Prosper ... this one has a little bit of everything. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Sep 29, 2023•43 min•Ep. 297
On this episode, Dalton Trigg discusses all the recent NBA trade rumors, including the Dallas Mavericks' interest in Indiana Pacers' Buddy Hield, who could be traded in the near future after not being about to come to terms on a contract extension. Also, could Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton be on the move soon as well? Can the Mavs revisit the negotiating table with more than an 'underwhelming' offer this time? Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Learn more about your ad ...
Sep 22, 2023•28 min•Ep. 296
