Takeaways from Luka & the Mavs' opener & how they should defend the Lakers

Mavericks lead Clippers 2-0, Luka is other-worldly & the team is on fire - but is it sustainable?: The Mavericks have shocked most of the NBA world by taking a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers. Luka Doncic is playing out of his mind, THJ and KP are contributing, and the team is getting stops. But is it sustainable? Could a sweep even be in order? The entire 77 Minutes crew of Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss it all. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

52 min listen

Week 8 Review: Not-so-Gucci DiNucci & the defense shows flashes, but does it matter?: After a tough division loss where the defense showed flashes, how should we feel about the rest of the season? Is there something to like about Ben DiNucci? And why aren't the Cowboys in "sell" mode near the trade deadline? The Athletic's Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf, and KT Turner review week 8 through the lens of an abysmal 2-6 record on a new About Them Cowboys. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/aboutthemcowboys by About Them Cowboys: a show about the Dallas Cowboys

64 min listen

Mavericks-Jazz playoff preview & Luka Doncic's injury status: The 77 Minutes boys + Austin are all together for a special Mavs playoff preview on the heels of the Luka Doncic injury - how long could he miss and what will the impact be? How can the Mavericks steal game 1? What's different about this Mavs team than other Mavs playoff teams of the past? All that and more on a playoff preview edition of 77 Minutes. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

45 min listen

Better defense, Cauley-Stein’s role & is Luka Doncic slumping?: Happy episode #77! Does Luka Doncic have a shooting percentage problem? What should we expect out of Willie Cauley-Stein, and what's to make of the Mavs' defense lately? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and Dave DuFour of NBA Daily Ding dig into it on this week's '77 Minutes' by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

32 min listen

The Mavericks lose 2 straight, Luka is hurt & Porzingis continues to be a story - is game 7 inevitable?: The Mavs drop 2 straight at home and the Clippers tie the series at 2 games a piece. Can a banged up Luka Doncic muster up another clutch performance? Can KP finally contribute at a higher-than-average level? What can Rick Carlisle do to ease the blow? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Get all of Tim Cato's Mavs coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

41 min listen

Week 1 Review: What We Learned from McCarthy's First Game: Should we have reason for concern or optimism following the close loss to the Rams in week 1? What did we learn from CeeDee's debut, the numerous injuries and, more importantly, Mike McCarthy's first game as head coach? Join The Athletic's Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Kevin 'KT' Turner for a complete reaction of week 1 in Dallas. Get access to The Athletic for only $1 a month! Visit theathletic.com/aboutthemcowboys by About Them Cowboys: a show about the Dallas Cowboys

86 min listen

Play-in tournament pros & cons & remembering Dirk Nowitzki's final game: Luka Dončić, Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavs have made their feelings clear about the NBA's play-in tournament. But what are the actual pros and cons for the Mavs as they stand today? The Athletic's Saad Yousuf joins in on the Mavericks conversation as Tim Cato & Mike Piellucci debate the necessity of the format and reflect on Dirk Nowitzki's final home game in Dallas. Get discount all-access to The Athletic with our exclusive link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

43 min listen

Wrapping the Mavs' 2020 & Looking Ahead: The Mavs 2020 season has come and gone, but not without making a name for themselves. What's next for Luka, KP and the boys? Do they need a third star? Who should the Mavs target this offseason? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour reflect and also look ahead to the future for the Mavs on '77 Minutes in Heaven.' by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

30 min listen

Can Luka Dončić average a triple-double?: Luka Dončić has been the talk of the NBA for his recent triple-doubles. Can he average that number for the rest of the season and maybe throughout his career? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour dive into the question, dig into the Mavs' 3-point shooting a bit more and bring you their Rick Carlisle Press Conference Moment of the Week. Access The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

34 min listen

Mavericks-Clippers playoff preview with Law Murray of The Athletic: It's the Mavs and Clippers for the second year in a row! How can the Mavericks change their fate this time around? Law Murray, Clippers reporter for The Athletic joins Tim and Mike for a big playoff preview, how to defend Kawhi, how Luka Doncic can find success, what Kristaps Porzingis' role should be and more. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

56 min listen

Re-Tipping Off the Season with Kelly Iko by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

37 min listen

Adding depth, decoding Luka & Porzingis' rest days & why isn't Josh Richardson better?: The trade deadline has come & gone with little action from your Mavs besides adding JJ Redick. What could he bring to a playoff push? What' the deal with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis' playing time lately? And why haven't the Mavs gotten more out of Josh Richardson? Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci discuss in a new 77 Minutes. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

38 min listen

What Luka Doncic’s “heliocentric offense” really means with Seth Partnow: What do analytics say about "heliocentric" offenses AKA ones centered around one player, and how does this apply to Luka Doncic and the current Dallas Mavericks? Seth Partnow is this week's special guest as The Athletic's Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci discuss the ins and outs of the concept with Seth. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

34 min listen

DK on 'Upon Further Review with Wingo and Schlereth': DK joins Upon Further Review to talk Steelers football by DK Pittsburgh Sports: Daily podcasts on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates!

21 min listen

Mavericks-Jazz game 4 postgame reaction - Luka Doncic returns, but Utah evens the series: Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya react to the Mavericks game 4 loss at Utah, Luka Doncic's return, the outlook for the rest of the series and more in this shortened Zoom reaction edition of 77 Minutes. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

27 min listen

More Mavs subscriber questions with Tim Cato: Tim Cato goes live on The Athletic following the Mavs' win over the Lakers as they head into the weekend to take subscriber questions and bring some Mavs fans on stage to discuss how we feel so far about Spencer Dinwiddie, the road ahead and all that entails. Hear the Q&A replay here on 77 Minutes! by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

49 min listen

The Mavs Dominate Game 2...But is it Sustainable? with Jake Kemp: Jake Kemp joins Tim Cato and Dave DuFour to review the Mavs' stellar game 2 performance vs. the Clippers, but is what we're seeing a mirage or a sign of what this series really might be? by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

37 min listen

Dissecting the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks & who can help the chemistry with Porzingis?: We got a rare glimpse of the Mavs without Luka Doncic on the court, and it didn't suck nearly as much as we all expected! What can we take away from it, specifically with how Porzingis played in his absence? Mike Piellucci of D Magazine is back with Tim Cato to discuss on this week's 77 Minutes. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

30 min listen

LOCKED ON NBA - Nov 8th - Amick and Locke on Raptors mastering money ball, Lakers, Celtics, Grizz, 76ers and Wolves: David Locke talks with the Athletic's Sam Amick about the Toronto Raptors and how brilliant they look in the opening part of the season. Then the new freedom of movement emphasis and how it is impacting the game. They wrap with a rapid fire on the Grizzlies, Sixers, Wolves, Celtics and Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association

35 min listen

Nick Angstadt Locks On Bubble Concerns & Record Predictions by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

36 min listen

Lakers-Nets Preseason Reaction: Lakers Lose, Malik Monk Shines and Dwight Howard Gets Weird: The Lakers kicked off their preseason Sunday, losing to the Brooklyn Nets )or people wearing Brooklyn Nets uniforms, at least), 123-97. Save a break-a-sweat first quarter from Anthony Davis, both teams ran without their stars, so it's hard to draw too much meaning from the result, but certain things did stick out: It was nice to see Davis back on the floor, even playing a little in a game where if he took the afternoon off nobody would have blinked. There's a lot riding on this season for Davis, and just choosing to get out on the floor and begin the process of getting back to the elite levels not reached last season is encouraging. Malik Monk (6-12, 15 points) showed some of the skills that attracted the Lakers to him, and left teammates surprised he was available at the minimum. If he provides the type of offense he did Sunday along with passable D, at the least he'll answer the question of by Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

34 min listen

What The Mavericks Stand to Gain or Lose with Each NBA Return Scenario: Dave DuFour and Tim Cato discuss the many scenarios that have been floated for structuring the return of the NBA and what they could mean for the Mavericks. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

26 min listen

Worst Second Half Fantasy Performers: Are We Buying It? (03/02 Fantasy Football Podcast) by Fantasy Football Today

60 min listen

Mavs 108 Lakers 104 - Restarting with a Win by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

29 min listen

Mavs Injury Updates: Concern Over Luka Doncic's Calf Strain, Kyrie Irving's Groin Soreness: Mavs Injury Updates: Concern Over Luka Doncic's Calf Strain, Kyrie Irving's Groin Soreness by Mavs Step Back Podcast

28 min listen

Pursuing Giannis, the NBA's 2021 return plan & Porzingis' knee injury: What's the NBA's plan to return for the 2021 sWhat'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. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

38 min listen

Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr. & more Mavericks trends we've noticed so far: The Mavericks season is officially underway, and Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya already have observations. Are there any trends we can start to take away from the results we've seen so far? From Luka Doncic to Christian Wood to Tim Hardaway Jr, the guys bring their lists to the air in this early week 77 Minutes. by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

28 min listen

Mavericks subscriber Q&A with Tim Cato & Austin Ngaruiya: Tim Cato and friend of the pod Austin Ngaruiya broadcast live on The Athletic with subscribers as they answer their pressing Mavs questions regarding the recent player acquisitions, Luka Doncic and everything else currently pressing with the MFFLs. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER for $1 a month at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

60 min listen

Questions About the Return Plan by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

27 min listen

Mavericks 2021 roster rundown, starting lineup, & strengths + weaknesses: 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. Make sure you're subscribed to The Athletic for the upcoming Mavs & NBA season! Subscribe for $1 a week at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven by 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

38 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Takeaways from Luka & the Mavs' opener & how they should defend the Lakers

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from 77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

Related podcast episodes