The Dallas Mavericks are taking on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs for the third time in five years, and our Mavs Step Back crew gets you ready for it with a full series preview and predictions.

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The Dallas Mavericks blew out the Miami Heat 111-92 on a second night of a road back-to-back on Wednesday night, showing just how ready they are for the NBA playoffs. The Mavs locked up a Southwest Division title, a 50-win season and a first-round playoffs date with the Los Angeles Clippers for the third time in five years. We discuss that upcoming matchup, the questionable health of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, why Luka Doncic not winning the MVP award might be a good thing, and much, much more! As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Also be sure to leave us your comments on YouTube. We want to hear from you!

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The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Houston Rockets in a thrilling 147-136 overtime win on Sunday afternoon at American Airlines Center. Dante Exum hit a buzzer-beating 3 to send the game to OT, Kyrie Irving led the way with 48 points, and Luka Doncic nearly had a 37-point triple-double while playing great defense down the stretch. The Mavs now have a two-game lead for the No. 5 seed in the West ... Let's talk about it! Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button!

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The Dallas Mavericks are humming at the perfect time with just six regular-season games to go until the NBA postseason. They've won 12 of their last 14 games, and they have the No. 1 defense in the league during that span. P.J. Washington has been one of the main reasons for Dallas' defensive uptick, and now that he's starting to see some 3s fall as well, the Mavs are looking like a team no one wants to face in the playoffs.

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The Dallas Mavericks have now won 10 of their last 11 games after beating the Sacramento Kings for the second time in a four-day span. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and company now have sole possession of the 6th seed in the West standings with a chance to move up to 5th if they can end the Houston Rockets' 11-game win streak on Sunday. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

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The Dallas Mavericks got a massive win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, as Kyrie Irving hit an unbelievable buzzer-beating floater with his left hand over Nikola Jokic to secure the 107-105 win. On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down every aspect of Dallas' win, including Luka Doncic's redeeming clutch 3-pointers to tie the game at 105-all after missing some clutch-time field goals and free throws. The guys also discuss Daniel Gafford's impactful defense on Jokic, and how P.J. Washington continues to have a positive impact on the game despite continuing his shooting slump.

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The Dallas Mavericks' four-game win streak was snapped on Thursday night, as they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on what was also a second night of a back-to-back. Although Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford were stellar, the Mavs weren't able to overcome the absence of Luka Doncic, who missed the game due to hamstring soreness. With several days off before Sunday's afternoon game at home against the Denver Nuggets, the hope is that Doncic can return and help guide his team to a big win over his friend Nikola Jokic. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!

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The Dallas Mavericks have won two consecutive games against the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons, getting back on track after previously losing five of six games. On this episode, Dalton Trigg discusses the Mavs' last two wins, Luka Doncic making NBA triple-double history and a look ahead to what Mavs fans should be watching in the Western Conference standings going into Sunday's action. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Leave us your takes in the comments on our YouTube videos!

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On this episode, we break down the Dallas Mavericks' 138-110 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics from Friday night. Although the final score looked rough, there were a lot of positives to take away from this one. Also, we take a look at the Luka Doncic vs. Jayson Tatum "debate" and break it down by the numbers. Spoiler alert: It's a no-brainer win for Doncic. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Also leave us your takes in our YouTube comments. We want to hear from you!

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After losing on a 59-foot buzzer-beater from Cleveland Cavaliers' Max Strus on Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic had a 30-point triple-double on his birthday, Kyrie Irving was money in the fourth quarter, P.J. Washington had a breakout offensive performance, and Dereck Lively II threw a block party with five on the night. The guys discuss all of this, as well as the big upcoming test against the Boston Celtics on the road.

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