Mavs Fans For Life Podcast Episode 183 - Mavs 2-2 Start, Cooper Flagg Returns, Walter Clayton Jr. Shines youtu.be/U25JCjsFoF8

Brand new episode! 🏀🎙️ @MrMakhani and I discuss Mavs 2-2 start during a brutal schedule to begin the season, Cooper Flagg returning from a shoulder sprain to dominate Heat and Walter Clayton Jr. taking advantage of his opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks.

Zaccharie Risacher is currently 1 of 3 players in the NBA averaging at least 2.0 steals per game and 2.0 blocks per game.

Veronica Burton’s four blocks ties Diana Taurasi (2009) for the most blocks by a guard in a WNBA Finals game… That’s tough.

Cooper Flagg made two game winning plays… Blocked Wiggins three while up 2 points w/ 31 seconds to go. Makes the game winning bucket driving to the lane and finishing with his left to go up 4 points w/ 10 seconds left. 29 pts 11 ast 6 reb 4 stl 2 blk

The Mavs need to get Walter Clayton Jr on a standard contract… He is crushing this opportunity, they have something in him.

Sergio de Larrea (knee strain) is doubtful to return against the Miami Heat.

This is so bad, they ended with the worst option.

The Sacramento Kings are the funniest team… Acuff asks for the ball every play LaVine looks to score each time Sabonis wants to be a hub in 2026 It was like 3 guys wanting to be first option watching them play. Defense is not existent either, Kings gave up 120+ each game.

Dang, I feel so bad for J Dub… injuries are the worst part of sports. Praying for a smooth and speedy recovery.

Good to see JuJu back on the court….

After three games, Mavs are +3.80 when Zaccharie Risacher is on the court, -20.53 when he’s off the court. 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.7 blocks per game. Their best defender and offense gets better each game. Mavs should insert him back in the lineup.

Pelicans first 3 games Loss by 1 Loss by 3 Loss in OT by 6 Jamahl Mosley has this team very competitive, just can’t close them out but they are in the right direction to start the season.

Good showing from the Mavs, who were missing Kyrie and Coop… kept it close through the first three quarters. Those Spurs second chance points on offensive rebounds and Mavs turnovers hurt. Sergio de Larrea looked good in his minutes: 21 points (9-15), 5 rebounds and 4 assists

Dallas Mavericks announced today that Cooper Flagg underwent an MRI that revealed a mild left shoulder sprain. The injury occurred against the Indiana Pacers after a flagrant foul by Aaron Nesmith. Flagg will be re-evaluated next week.