When will the Mavericks be back on the court and what do we know about how they can prevent contact tracing incidents going forward? The Athletic's Mavs beat reporter Tim Cato and Dallas editor Mike Piellucci discuss the situation and look back on the last few Mavericks games. And could Jalen Brunson be the next JJ Barea?

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The Mavericks shook the NBA world by absolutely demolishing the LA Clippers during the NBA's opening weekend of action. Was it a fluke performance, or a formula that can be repeated? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and The Athletic NBA podcaster Dave DuFour recap the first few games of the Mavs' season, Luka, Dwight Powell, KP's injury status and more.

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What storylines for the season can we draw from the Mavs' season opener against the Suns? How did Luka Doncic look after the mini-offseason? What's the best strategy for the Mavs to defend the Lakers? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to game 1 and look ahead on a new 77 Minutes in Heaven.

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What should the Mavericks' lineup rotation look like this year to maximize scoring and minimize injury? Tim Cato thinks he has the answer. Dave DuFour joins Tim to discuss his findings & debate whether or not JJ Barea's number could end up in the rafters.

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Believe it or not, the 2021 Mavs could look a bit different than the 2020 Mavs after a draft and a few offseason moves. But can we still count on KP, Dwight, and the rest of the core Mavs to contribute, or is this whole thing on Luka? Join Tim Cato and Dave DuFour for a look ahead toward the Mavs season tipoff with a full roster rundown on 77 Minutes in Heaven.

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It's been since the season ended that Mark Followill and Brian Dameris have blessed us with their analysis of your Dallas Mavericks. They return to The Athletic to react to the Mavs draft, free agency, take a look around the news around the NBA and more as '77 Minutes in Heaven' ramps up for the 2021 season.

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The Mavericks managed to make some noise in the NBA draft despite not holding a top pick by trading Seth Curry to Philadelphia in exchange for Josh Richardson. How will Richardson fit? Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and Dave DuFour review the Mavs' picks with projected roles, what they bring in terms of experience and more on a new 77 Minutes in Heaven.

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What's the NBA's plan to return for the 2021 season? What's the prognosis on Kristaps Porzingis' knee injury? And should the Mavs pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair up with Luka? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour return to 77 Minutes in Heaven to look to next season and more via The Athletic podcast network.

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