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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 of blame to go around for everybody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 give their reactions to Game 2 and look ahead to Game 3 in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 also pointing out some positives that can be carried over to Game 2 on Sunday night at TD Garden. Can the Mavs' big men be more effective going forward? Can Kyrie Irving shake off his awful shooting performance? Will Luka Doncic be able to do more offensively while having to guard Jaylen Brown on defensive switches? Let's talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 anticipated series. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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' thrilling win from top to bottom while also looking ahead to a highly-anticipated NBA Finals matchup against the Boston Celtics. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 always, thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 episode, hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down everything that happened in Game 3, including a look ahead to what appears to be an inevitable NBA Finals matchup between the Mavs and Boston Celtics. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Johnson recap the Mavs' thrilling 18-point comeback. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 in the paint. Did Dallas take Minnesota's best punch when it comes to 3-point shooting? What does it mean for Game 2 and beyond? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Maverick to discuss what should be expected from the Mavs in the WCF. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving did their thing down the stretch of Game 6, but it was the contributions of Derrick Jones Jr. and Dereck Lively II that put Dallas over the top. The guys discuss all those talking points and much, much more on this celebratory night! Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 witnessed in Game 5. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 disheartening loss for Dallas while also looking ahead to Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy