The first-week post-All-Star is bumping with news including a few NBA scuffles exhibiting the sense of urgency in the league's stretch run. Amidst the fray, the Mavericks have been playing their best basketball on both sides of the floor. We are joined by Kevin Gray Jr Host of Inside The Mavs to break down what's different in Dallas.

3:43 NBA Flares up on the rise
7:45 Victor Wembanyama's 5x5 game
12:00 Brooklyn Fires Jacque Vaughn. Is there a direction in BK?
19:40 Steve Kerr secures a two-year contract extension worth $35 million. Are the Dubs ever breaking up?
24:16 Minnesota Mike: Conley extends with the Wolves
28:27 Are the Mavs contenders and Luka Doncic's case for MVP

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