POSTGAME: Mavs' Exposing Turnovers | D'Angelo Russell Goes Off, Cooper Flagg Pressure, Daniel Gafford Returns

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Detroit Pistons in a tough NBA matchup in Mexico City, struggling in the fourth quarter despite strong performances from Cooper Flagg and D'Angelo Russell. The Mavs’ loss highlights concerns about their offense and defense with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving sidelined, and raises questions about their rotation, coaching adjustments, and the roles of key players like Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington. Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down how the Dallas Mavericks lost a close game to the Detroit Pistons, focusing on turnovers, points in the paint, and the impact of missing stars like Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II. The hosts discuss performances from Mavs players D’Angelo Russell, Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Daniel Gafford, Dwight Powell, PJ Washington, and mention Pistons standouts Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham. They analyze the coaching strategy of Jason Kidd, front office moves by Nico Harrison, and the implications for the rest of the Mavs’ NBA season, as well as referencing other teams and players such as the Houston Rockets, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, and Ausar Thompson. TEXT LINE : Be a Locked On Mavs Insider to support the show and get texts from Nick & Isaac on every Mavs Rumors, News Updates, Game Previews, Q&As, & More… 📲 https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmavs 📲 TEXT: 214-643-8637 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 📺 Locked On Mavericks YouTube Channel 🎧 Locked On Mavericks Podcast Platforms 📲 Follow Locked On Mavs on Socials - Locked On Mavs Twitter @LockedOnMavs - Locked On Mavs Instagram LockedOnMavs - Nick Angstadt Twitter @NickVanExit - Nick Angstadt TikTok NickVanExit - Nick Angstadt Instagram @NickVanExit - Isaac Harris Twitter @IsaacLHarris - Isaac Harris Instagram @IsaacLHarris_ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.