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Join Brian Damaris and Mark Followill as they discuss a dominate win over the Bulls, Luka Dončić starting to warm up, and Naji Marshall's role in becoming the glue for the Mavericks.

Join Brian Damaris and Mark Followill as they discuss the first 4 games of the Dallas Mavericks season including another big dagger from Luka Dončić in Minnesota.

Followill and Dameris preview the Mavs 24-25 season tipping off on October 24th. They take a look at the new look Mavericks' and the potential this team has after being a the NBA Finals runner-up.

Followill and Dameris break down a big Mavs summer, including acquisitions of future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson, a lockdown defender in Naji Marshall, and a 3-and-D wing with major upside in Quentin Grimes. Then they take a look at what the Mavericks' Western Conference contenders did this summer before looking ahead to Mavs Summer League.

Dameris and Followill take a look ahead to the crucial 2024 offseason. How can the Mavs improve? What opportunities and limitations are in place? What strengths should they look to maximize? What weaknesses should they try to shore up?

Followill and Dameris break down the 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. How did Boston win in five games? What lessons can the Mavs take from the difficult defeat after such a terrific season and playoff run? The TDWY boys dive right in.

Followill and Dameris break down the Mavs' dominant 122-84 win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Luka was Luka, Kyrie was Kyrie, and Dereck Lively II had one of the best games of his career. Can the Mavs continue to extend their season as they head to Boston for Game 5? There's only one way to find out...

Followill and Dameris break down the upcoming NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics from every angle, including key matchups, X-factors, and how the Mavs can win the whole thing.

The Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011, thanks to their resounding 124-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Followill and Dameris break down how Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavs took down three great teams en route to a difficult matchup with the Boston Celtics.

Followill and Dameris break down the Dallas Mavericks' stunning surge to a 3-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, including Luka Doncic's and Kyrie Irving's dominance, the PJ Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. stepping up yet again, and Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II taking turns throwing down alley-oops.

Followill and Dameris break down the Mavs' riveting 108-105 road win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

OKC barked. But will Minnesota bite? Followill and Dameris look back at the Mavs' dramatic Game 6 win against the Thunder before turning their attention toward Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

After their bounce-back 104-92 road win in Game 5, the Dallas Mavericks are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons. How did they rebound after such a disappointing loss in Game 4? Can Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavs close it out in Game 6 against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder? Followill and Dameris discuss.

Followill and Dameris break down a home split between the Dallas Mavericks and OKC Thunder full of twists and turns. PJ Washington Jr. continued his excellent run of form, but quiet scoring nights from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving and a poor free throw shooting performance by the entire team cost them in Game 4, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a true superstar moment down the stretch.

P.J. Washington Jr. poured in 29 huge points and Luka Doncic played one of the toughest games of his career as the Mavs stole homecourt advantage in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Followill and Dameris break down those storylines as well as Tim Hardaway Jr.'s big scoring night off the bench, the Mavs' poise on the road, and how to take the lead in the series moving forward.

After finishing off the LA Clippers in six games, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks are readying themselves for a second-round tussle with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Followill and Dameris break down the series that was before diving into the series that will be.

Followill and Dameris break down a convincing 123-93 Mavs win against the Clippers in a critical Game 5. Luka Doncic poured in 35 points and 10 assists, and Derrick Jones Jr. and Maxi Kleber contributed 3-point shooting and more solid defense. How can Luka, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavs close the door in Game 6? They discuss.

Followill and Dameris break down a dramatic home split in Dallas, as the Mavs took Game 3 with physicality, defense, and fast break domination, but the Clippers struck back in Game 4 behind another first-half rout and clutch heroics from James Harden.

Followill and Dameris break down how Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving set the tone on both ends of the floor for the Dallas Mavericks in their 96-93 Game 2 win over the LA Clippers, but also how PJ Washington Jr., Maxi Kleber, and the other supporting players all stepped up with big shots down the stretch to go along with incredible team defense.

Followill and Dameris make their final cases for Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, and Nico Harrison to win awards, and then they take a deep dive into Mavs/Clippers part III.

Followill and Dameris break down a thrilling Mavs comeback against the Houston Rockets and then take a deep dive into how clutch heroics, chemistry, and trust have made the Dallas Mavericks legitimate playoff contenders in the Western Conference.

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving continue to dominate, and the Mavs have now won seven straight games for the second time in the last two months. Followill and Dameris break down a dramatic win in Sacramento last week before another convincing W in Houston, then make their case for why Luka should be Player of the Month and why the Mavs could pose major problems for opponents come playoff time.

Followill and Dameris break down the Mavs' recent performances, including an 18-dunk party against the Jazz and a follow-up win on the road in Utah ahead of the two most important games of the season taking place tonight and on Friday against the Sacramento Kings.

Followill and Dameris break down Kyrie Irving's incredible buzzer-beater against the defending champion Denver Nuggets, and how he and Luka Doncic continue to develop more chemistry on the floor. Then they look back at a strong effort in a shorthanded loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and a pivotal win for playoff positioning against the Golden State Warriors.

Followill and Dameris break down Luka Doncic's historic triple-double run, Daniel Gafford's made field goals streak matched only by Wilt Chamberlain, how Dallas has used its size in the last three wins, Dante Exum's return, and much more.

Followill and Dameris break down the Mavs' recent skid, analyzing how and where the defense can improve, what needs to happen to get some players back on track, and looking ahead to key matchups in the coming weeks.

In their first episode since the All-Star break, Followill and Dameris recap the team's first two games since the break before taking stock of the upcoming playoff race and what it will take for the new-look Mavs to advance to the postseason.

Followill and Dameris break down the red-hot Mavs' trade deadline additions of P.J. Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford on the heels of the team's fifth straight win.

Followill and Dameris break down Monday's win in Philadelphia, highlighted by six players scoring in double-figures, before taking a look at a league-wide offensive boom and examining the looming trade deadline.

Followill and Dameris break down Luka Doncic's historic 73-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks, and then analyze the Mavs' season-best comeback against the Orlando Magic.

Followill and Dameris are back with a comprehensive breakdown of the Mavs' 119-110 loss to the Boston Celtics, including what went wrong and how the Mavs match up against them and some of the other best teams in the league based on their current roster. Then, they take a look around the standings at some of the other top threats for playoff spots out West.

0:00 Intro

7:31 Mavs vs Celtics

18:52 Josh Green's Role

28:39 LuKai Chemistry

32:23 Dejan Milojevic

42:57 Western Conference Standings

Followill and Dameris break down a dramatic ending to the Mavs' seven-game homestand, capped off with a thrilling 125-120 win over the Pelicans behind 42 points from Kyrie Irving and a season-high 41 from Tim Hardaway Jr. Then they analyze contributions from Josh Green, Grant Williams, and Dereck Lively II before looking ahead to a pivotal West Coast road trip.

Brian Dameris and Mark Followill break down the Mavs' thrilling win against the Timberwolves, certainly the team's best win of the season so far, led by more clutch brilliance from Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Then they recap the team's sweep of the Trail Blazers, highlighted by excellent play from Jaden Hardy among many other players.

The Mavs closed out 2023 with a difficult December, full of historical feats by Luka Doncic but also marred by injuries and back-to-backs. Followill and Dameris discuss how the club can turn the page to a better and brighter 2024.

Followill and Dameris react to Luka's unbelievable performance in Phoenix and reaching 10,000 points in his NBA career, then examine Dereck Lively II's impact upon his return to the lineup and plenty of other interesting rotation decisions.

00:00 - INTRO

1:20 - LUKA DROPS 50 POINTS ON CHRISTMAS IN PHX

12:35 - LUKA’S 10K MILESTONE

18:50 - LUKA MOVES INTO 6TH PLACE ON MAVS SCORING LIST

20:30 - MAVS DEFENSE ON BOOKER AND DURANT

24:20 - LIVELY II BACK IN THE LINEUP

27:55 - DERRICK JONES JR VS SUNS

31:45 - STARTING LINEUP CHANGES

44:00 - LAWSON AND PROSPER BIG GAMES

47:10 - BEST MOMENTS OF 2023

51:50 - LOOKING AHEAD AT THE WEEK

Dameris and Followill awe at Luka Doncic's incredible stretch of 11 straight 30-point games, and also give flowers to other players who are stepping up, including Dante Exum and Markieff Morris, as the Mavs continue to win games despite suffering a boatload of injuries to key players.

Followill and Dameris awe at Luka's incredible recent run of play, highlight Dante Exum's crucial contributions, and singe the praises of Dereck Lively II and the youth stepping up in a gutsy win at Memphis.

Followill and Dameris recap a wild weekend at home, where the Mavs went 0-2 in two days despite a historic 30-0 run against OKC. But there were plenty of positive takeaways from that tough loss to the Thunder, including Dereck Lively II having an unbelievable game, AJ Lawson stepping up in a big way, and more.

Followill and Dameris react to two dramatic Mavs wins bookending a difficult loss in LA, Dereck Lively II's brief absence due to an injury and his impressive return, Josh Green's move into the starting lineup, and much more.

Followill and Dameris evaluate the team's 9-5 start in the wake of back-to-back losses to the Bucks on the road and the Kings at home.

Followill and Dameris discuss Kyrie's hot streak, the team's historic performance against the Clippers, and Derrick Jones Jr.'s strong start to the season.

Followill and Dameris react to two dramatic comeback wins a row against the Hornets and Magic and check in on how the team is doing through the first couple weeks of the season.

00:00 Intro

08:10 - Mavs in the clutch

14:30 - Second half comebacks

22:27 - Luka and Kyrie chemistry

27:45 - Grant Williams making a difference

32:30 - Dereck Lively II stepping up

38:05 - Jaden Hardy back in the rotation

42:30 - Tim Hardaway Jr. as the sixth man

44:55 - In-season tournament and Clippers preview

The Mavs are playing great! Followill and Dameris break it all down.

00:00 Intro

08:10 - Mavericks 3-0 Hot Season Start

11:20 - Keys to a 3-0 Start: Pace

16:05 - Keys to a 3-0 Start: Luka’s Excellence

20:25 - Keys to a 3-0 Start: Different Contributors

35:15 - Luka’s Brilliance vs Brooklyn

39:40 - Reliving Luka Magic Moments

45:10 - Ranking Top Luka Magic Moments

50:45 - Kyrie Irving Injury Report

52:00 - Previewing the In-Season Tournament

Followill and Dameris preview the 2023-24 season, which kicks off Wednesday night in San Antonio. Brian gives five key storylines to follow this year, they guess the rotation, and they react to the Josh Green contract extension news.

Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II joins Mark Followill ahead of the team's final preseason game.

Followill and Dameris break down the Mavericks, 2023-24 regular season schedule from all angles and then share their thoughts on Dirk Nowitzki's enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Followill and Dameris look back at standout Summer League performances and take note of the team's offseason moves. Then, they look ahead at changes which could still be made.

Followill and Dameris look back at the events of draft night before looking ahead to free agency, which begins later this week.

Dameris and Followill react to the Mavs retaining the 10th pick in the draft and explore their options with it.

Followill and Dameris choose all their season award winners and dive into the first round of the 2023 playoffs.