On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the FIBA World Cup, where Luka Doncic and Slovenia were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Canada, and Team USA was upset by Germany in the semifinals. From there, the guys preview Dallas Mavericks training camp, which begins in about three weeks. Could Dereck Lively II be the Mavs' Day 1 starter at center after all? Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe!
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FIBA World Cup Update & Mavs Training Camp Preview: Could Dereck Lively Be Day 1 Starter?

The Mavs Step Back Podcast covers anything and everything related to the Dallas Mavericks: game coverage, breaking news, rumors, you name it! Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are your hosts, and you can follow them on X, formerly known as Twitter: @dalton_trigg and @CoachDrew33. This podcast is also featured on DallasBasketball.com. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and everywhere else you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

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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!
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DALLAS MAVS ADVANCE TO NBA FINALS: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Blow Out Minnesota T'Wovles in WCF Game 5!

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!
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DALLAS MAVS CAN'T SWEEP: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Bad Shooting Night Leads to T'Wolves Forcing Game 5

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!
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MAVS TAKE 3-0 WCF LEAD OVER T'WOLVES: Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving Dominate Game 3 Clutch Moments

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!
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LUKA MAGIC IN MINNESOTA: Doncic Nails Game-Winning 3; Dallas Mavericks Take 2-0 WCF Lead

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.
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FIBA World Cup Update & Mavs Training Camp Preview: Could Dereck Lively Be Day 1 Starter?

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