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The Mavericks made a great leap, now it’s time to take another
Dallas exceeded all expectations, but some familiar questions remain unanswered.
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The Mavericks’ 3 role players came up big against Golden State in Game 4
Dallas leans heavily on Bullock, Finney-Smith, and Kleber every game
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Jason Kidd cost the Mavericks Game 2 with poor coaching
Coaching can win or lose games.
The Mavericks missed shots snowballed into a lopsided defeat in Game 1 against the Warriors
Dallas couldn’t get much done with an awful shooting night
It’s time to give Spencer Dinwiddie his flowers
Spencer Dinwiddie just played the best game of his career. Let’s talk about it.
The Dallas Mavericks deserve to be in the Western Conference Finals
There appears to be a sense that the Suns simply collapsed on their own, but that is not true
There’s only one question left for these Dallas Mavericks — why not them?
The Mavericks are past the fun, plucky underdog story.
A History of the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7’s
A breakdown of all the previous Game 7’s in Dallas Mavericks history.
The Mavericks have enjoyed a distinct coaching advantage in the playoffs
Jason Kidd is proving his many doubters wrong
The unbearable weight of hardcore fandom
For one quasi writer, the feelings surrounding Game 7 have been overwhelming
Luka Doncic is becoming the Trevon Diggs of the NBA
Luka still gets attacked, but he is making plays of his own
Jalen Brunson is outplaying the point god
This series began as a struggle for Brunson, but he is passing this test with flying colors
The Mavericks turned up the pressure against the Suns to force Game 7
Dallas defense prevailed once again to keep the series alive
The Mavericks offense dried up in Game 5
Dallas looked like an exhausted team in Game 5 and tired teams make mistakes
The Mavericks are no longer an underdog against the Suns
Through four games, it’s clear the Mavericks belong in this series
The Mavericks forced Chris Paul into 7 turnovers on his birthday
Blowout the candles and make a wish
When it mattered most, the Mavericks defense saved the season
Dallas made some adjustments and got the necessary good fortune to keep the series against Phoenix alive
The Mavericks have their backs against the wall as the series shifts to Dallas
Through two games, the Suns are showing that they are the best in the West
The Mavericks must adjust to the Suns
Jason Kidd coached a fantastic season, but he must be better in this series
Spencer Dinwiddie is not Jalen Brunson insurance
The newest Maverick might be best suited as the third guard in the playoffs.
Game 1 quickly showed how the Suns are a different beast for the Mavericks
Dallas is no longer able to exploit easy matchups against weak defenders
The Mavericks know they’re the underdogs against the Suns
Dallas faces its biggest challenge of the season.
For Jalen Brunson, the real test is yet to come
Brunson was fantastic against the Jazz, but the Suns provide a different test
Utah’s final shot in Game 6 could have redefined Spencer Dinwiddie’s performance
Dinwiddie chipped in an efficient 19 points in the win.
How to buy tickets for the Dallas Mavericks playoff run
The ticket buying experience can be a nightmare but there are ways to improve
The Mavericks unleashed the small ball lineup to save Game 6
Dallas moves to the second round for the first time since 2011 thanks to a major halftime adjustment
Donovan Mitchell credits Dorian Finney-Smith’s defense for his offensive struggles
Dorian is putting the clamps on Donovan
The Mavericks Game 5 win against the Jazz showcased the gap between both teams
Dallas had all the answers after Game 3 and nothing has changed
The Dallas Mavericks must continue to attack Donovan Mitchell
The Mavericks cannot let the Jazz star off the hook
Josh Green knocked down his shots and it changed Game 3
Green finally heard that sweet string music
The Mavericks have all the answers against the Utah Jazz
After a rousing Game 3 win, Dallas appears to have the tactical advantage
Reggie Bullock and Dorian Finney-Smith have been the unsung heros of the Mavericks-Jazz series
The "three and D" wings have provided a ton of both
Mavericks clutch play is the path forward
Key plays in the final five minutes are a blueprint to how the Mavericks can win games in this series.
Maxi Kleber breaks out of shooting slump, erupts for 25 points in Game 2
It was the second-most points he has ever scored