The Four Pointer

Mike and Jake are here to help you process the loss of Dwight Powell for the rest of the season and how the Mavs must learn how to adapt on the fly. If you don't realize how valuable Dwight Powell is then this will be educational and hopefully help you see the wrong in your ways. We also address the looming trade deadline and start looking towards the playoffs and what kind of rotations we should look forward to. Cheers, my friend. For a limited time get 70% off a 3-year plan when you go to Nordvpn.com slash MAVS and use code MAVS! This special offer makes your subscription just $3.49 per month so you can browse and shop securely online -- on all your devices

Mike is joined by the original analytics department for the Mavs, Brian Dameris. They address the late game struggles and Rick Carlisle unleashing his offensive Frankenstein on the NBA. They also break down the superb and intentional development of Luka Doncic with insider knowledge you simply can't get anywhere else. If you enjoy the show please rate and review. Cheers, my friend! Go to https://NordVPN.com/mavs and use code MAVS to get 70% off a 3 year plan plus 1 additional month free

Jake and Mike discuss the Mavs' trip to Mexico City, how expectations for this season might have changed based on how well the team has played so far (and maybe not to overreact on the trade market), and how KP might discover a new level while Luka Doncic is sidelined. Then, they talk about things they believe in and things they don't. For a limited time go to nordvpn dot com slash mavs or use a coupon MAVS for a special holiday deal. Get a 3-year plan with 81 percent off plus 4 extra months of NordVPN!

Mike is joined by Mavs TV play-by-play voice Mark Followill and Mavs digital person Bobby Karalla to discuss Luka's meteoric rise to MVP candidacy, how the Mavs' undrafted and second-round players have managed to thrive, and how Kristaps Porzingis has continued to come along 21 games into his Mavs career. The Four Pointer is presented by NordVPN. Visit NordVPN.com/mavs for 70% off a three-year plan today!

Mike and Jake address the biggest questions and concerns for the Dallas Mavericks heading into the season premiere against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. We get nerdy on some of the odd roster fits and try to pinpoint how the new faces will alter the Mavs on-court DNA. Please rate and review if you enjoy the show. Cheers. Go Mavs.

The NBA schedule is out! That means the season is finally (sort of) here! In this episode, Mavs TV play-by-play voice Mark Followill joins Mike Marshall and Bobby Karalla to break down the Mavs' 82-game schedule from start to finish, before giving their takes on the team, including probable starters, rotation, and much more!

Mavs center Dwight Powell joins Mike Marshall and Bobby Karalla to discuss the strides he's made as a player and person since entering the NBA, what it's like to find himself as a veteran on a team that's become younger since he arrived in 2014, and how much he's looking forward to next season.

What are the pros and cons of Kristaps Porzingis playing this season? What's the future for the center position hold? What characteristic would you most like to fix about the current roster? How could anybody possibly score more points than Wilt Chamberlain? Other questions like this with some laughs and some fun basketball talk in episode 20. Please rate and review if you enjoy. Cheers.

Mike and Jake discuss how the Mavs' looming pick protection effects their off-season and team building. They also discuss the futures of Dwight Powell, Jalen Brunson and Tim Hardaway Jr and how they fit into what looks to be a much better Mavs roster next season.

The Mavs made a franchise altering decision last Thursday to secure an uber talented future that includes Kristaps Porzingis. We break down the deal and tell you why this is a home run for the Mavs. We tell you what you can expect from KP when he is healthy enough to play and an offense built around him and Luka Doncic might look like. Of course, we're not going to leave out the importance of Hardaway Jr, Courtney Lee and Trey Burke. This is an extremely exciting time in Mavs land and I've honestly never seen this franchise's fortune change so quickly. Bravo. As always rate and review if you enjoy the pod. Cheers.

Mike and Jake discuss how the Mavs approach the trade deadline now that Luka has moved their winning window closer to the immediate and what team building model best suits the Mavs? If you enjoy the show please rate and review. Cheers.

This week on The Four Pointer Jake is back! We talk about all the nonsense surrounding the Dennis Smith Jr situation and how happy we are to have him back. We also touch on the nightly issues that surround this roster without J.J. Barea on the team. Can we learn a few things from how the Bucks were built? What do we want to see in the final 36 games? Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Cheers.

Go now and vote your Dallas Mavericks to the All-Star game at mavs.com/allstar. This week on The Four Pointer Mike and Jake discuss that absolutely insane December numbers that Luka put up and how the team is evolving to get the most out of his play. We debate why the world won't just let Dennis Smith Jr live and try to put an end to all the nonsense that people are throwing around about him. We update you on some of the defensive numbers that are becoming the norm and preview tonight's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It's the best thing you'll listen to today and it's free so please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Happy holidays and have a great New Years. Cheers.

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This week on The Four Pointer we debate how high Luka's value has risen as compared to some of the best players in the league. We tell you how the Mavs can reach 17-11 before next week. We also explain why in many ways this season is already a success because of the 12-4 run we've been on since November 2nd. If you enjoy the show please rate and review. Cheers.

This week we wonder why they don't just give Luka the rookie of the year award already and we praise Dennis Smith Jr's defense over the last week. It's good times in Mavs land as we're back in the playoff picture and playing like a western contender over the last dozen games. Please rate and review if you enjoy the pod and as always get you a couple subscriptions at theathletic.com/fourpointer. Cheers.

The Mavs have made it back to five hundred after a 2-7 start and are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. That's something to be proud of and talk about so we did. We got a glimpse of Luka starting at point guard Saturday and we debate how that changes your long-term perspective of this roster. Dirk should be returning soon so who gets the short end of the stick minutes-wise? Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. Cheers. theathletic.com/fourpointer

Are the Mavs back? Raise your hand if your team has won four in a row. We raise the bar for Luka expectations once again and try to pinpoint what has fixed the Mavs defense as we make our way back to .500. All hail Dorian Finney-Smith. The future of the Mavs is unfolding right in front of us and it looks super fun. Please rate and review if you enjoy the pod. Cheers.

On episode nine of The Four Pointer Mike and Jake tell you what has been working and what hasn't for the Dallas Mavericks through 12 games, attempt to reset our expectations for Luka Doncic and find the areas that the Mavs have the edge on a night-to-night basis. We also touch on the 76ers trade for Jimmy Butler and what's left in Minnesota now. Please rate and review and tell a friend if you enjoy the show. Cheers. theathletic.com/fourpointer