Author Archives: Matt Kaminstein

The Mavericks fought hard in their seven game series against the Los Angeles Clippers, but ultimately, Game 7 exposed something we knew all along: Dallas’ supporting cast around Luka Doncic simply isn’t good enough. The 2020-21 season for the Dallas Mavericks was certainly a rollercoaster ride; the team started 9-14 as they lost multiple keyContinue reading “That’s All for the 2020-21 Dallas Mavericks: What we Learned and What is Next”

In the moment, it can be tough to take a step back and realize you are watching a historical performance. Yet, nearly 24 hours later, we are all aware of what we witnessed last night: one of the best postseason performances from a NBA player all-time. Luka Doncic was simply sensational on Wednesday night, leadingContinue reading “Can the Mavericks Really Topple the Clippers? Game 5 Thoughts and a Game 6 Preview”

When the Dallas Mavericks stole homecourt advantage by going up 2-0 on the Los Angeles Clippers, many wondered if this was yet another disappointing postseason performance for a title hopeful. Things certainly seemed bleak for L.A., especially when they fell behind 30-11 with a raucous American Airlines Center crowd breaking decibel levels in Dallas. Yet,Continue reading “How Can the Mavericks Combat the Clippers’ Small Ball?”

The Dallas Mavericks have had quite the rollercoaster of a season. After a 9-14 start that had many thinking the world was falling apart, Dallas responded with an incredible 19-7 stretch. Since then, however, the Mavericks are 2-5 and if Luka Doncic hadn’t hit a miracle, off-balance floater at the buzzer (along with Grayson Allen,Continue reading “How Concerning Are the Dallas Mavericks’ Recent Struggles?”