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”
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Can the Mavericks Really Topple the Clippers? Game 5 Thoughts and a Game 6 Preview
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”
How Can the Mavericks Combat the Clippers’ Small Ball?
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?”
How Concerning Are the Dallas Mavericks’ Recent Struggles?
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?”
Surveying the NBA Landscape Post Deadline
We are officially in the final stretch of the 2020-21 NBA Season and it has been quite the ride. A few teams battled through COVID-19 related issues early on and while those have mainly cleared up, it appears that some teams have been unable to shake the injury/COVID bug all year long. For the BostonContinue reading “Surveying the NBA Landscape Post Deadline”
The Chirp’s NBA Big Board 1.0 (Top 30)
Despite the challenges COVID-19 presented, we were able to have a heck of a college basketball season. Throughout the year, we have been carefully analyzing and scouting a ton of college players to help kick off our scouting season for this summer’s NBA Draft. Right now, it appears there’s a consensus top five, although manyContinue reading “The Chirp’s NBA Big Board 1.0 (Top 30)”
What Has Gone Wrong With the Mavericks This Year, and How can They Fix It?
When the buzzer sounded after the Mavericks’ sixth straight loss Monday night, it appeared frustrations had reached a boiling point. Luka Doncic screamed at someone after his fading three-point shot missed and despite one of Dallas’ most energetic performances of the year, they were left empty-handed. For a team that did all the right thingsContinue reading “What Has Gone Wrong With the Mavericks This Year, and How can They Fix It?”
Is it Time to Officially Press the Panic Button on the Dallas Mavericks?
When Luka Doncic’s step back buzzer beater dropped over Reggie Jackson down in Orlando, it felt like that was just the beginning of many iconic postseason moments we’d see in the Luka-era in Dallas. Despite being down Kristaps Porzingis and severely outmatched from a talent standpoint, Luka engineered a miraculous comeback and put on anContinue reading “Is it Time to Officially Press the Panic Button on the Dallas Mavericks?”
The Chirp’s Wednesday NBA Notebook: Utah’s Dominance, Brooklyn’s Disdain for Defense, Toronto’s Improvement, and More
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for The Chirp’s Weekly NBA Notebook. Every Wednesday, we’ll be breaking down some of the biggest NBA storylines and chronicle some of our own observations from the past week while touching on some season-long storylines as well. This is an emotional week in the NBA as we remember KobeContinue reading “The Chirp’s Wednesday NBA Notebook: Utah’s Dominance, Brooklyn’s Disdain for Defense, Toronto’s Improvement, and More”
The Chirp’s Wednesday NBA Notebook: James Harden Trade, Golden State’s Run, Blossoming Stars, and Playing General Manager
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for The Chirp’s Weekly NBA Notebook. Every Wednesday, we’ll be breaking down some of the biggest NBA storylines and chronicle some of our own observations from the past week while touching on some season-long storylines as well. There’s no greater sporting league in the world than the NBA. It’sContinue reading “The Chirp’s Wednesday NBA Notebook: James Harden Trade, Golden State’s Run, Blossoming Stars, and Playing General Manager”
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