Why D’Angelo Russell Was the CATALYST for the Mavs First Win | Cooper Flagg Explodes
The Dallas Mavericks picked up a much-needed win over the Toronto Raptors with big performances from Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis, showing important changes in the team’s rotation. With Kyrie Irving still sidelined, the Mavs leaned on D’Angelo Russell, PJ Washington, and Dereck Lively II to spark their offense in the NBA regular season. Can Dallas continue this momentum and what does this mean for Jason Kidd’s strategy as the team prepares for tougher matchups?
Nick Angstadt & Slightly Biased break down how the Dallas Mavericks got the victory, the crucial move to play D’Angelo Russell, and discuss standout plays from Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, PJ Washington, Max Christie, and Naji Marshall. The hosts also dig into lineup questions involving Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Nico Harrison, and coach Jason Kidd. Whether you’re following the Mavs, Raptors, or want insight on the latest NBA trends and rookies, this episode delivers in-depth analysis and energetic discussion on all things Dallas basketball.
0:00 D’Angelo Russell Sparks Mavs
11:26 Cooper Flag’s Dunk & Impact on Winning
19:46 Anthony Davis & PJ Washington Find Rhythm
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47 Comments
Should D’Angelo Russell be in the starting lineup?
I LOVED D-Lo when he first came to the Lakers. He had some really impressive games. But the problem is that he's inconsistent. And too many games where he was careless and distracted. He'd act disinterested and it was very annoying. They sent him packing eventually.
This is why you don’t fire nico. Built a great team
But why is the def so bad?:D
Maybe over exaggerating will stop
One of the concerns Im having is AD. He just seems a bit "slow" to me.. not getting up after hitting the floor falling down, kinda drags his feet getting back on defence and the big one: he isnt even jumping when trying to block shots or going for boards. Don't know if he's still out of shape or just playing safe? But kinda bugs me to see it.
We just beat the mighty Raptors by ten. Please allow me to wait a little for saying we are among the West favourites.😂
(And get ready for tonight's carnage vs Okc…)
I love sneaky athletes. I’ve been told many times in my life that people were surprised by what I could do. It really gave me appreciation for other guys like that.
Cooper has real Dirk rookie vibes. I think we all forget how athletic Dirk was.
30:05 true. Entirely serious matter aside from basketball
Barely won to go to 1-2 Against three of last year’s lottery teams in three home games.
Man it’s still weird not hearing “I need a recovery beer” in the intro
Our defense still looks horrible
Omg Shaggy from Scooby-Doo arms 😂
Oh that Flagg dunk was a poster! Don’t short the kid!
It to be a Debbie Downer, but they need to play well tonight against OKC even if they lose!
Damn. Feels good
Im loving coops connection with the bigs. Lobs to both AD and Lively. Would love to see lively start preparing for that stretch 5 role
Trade klay and caleb for another scorer/point guard
DLO is a reggie bullock situation were he has to play more. However we do have a PG/dribbling shortage like Kidd says and Flagg needs to keep playing some PG. Nembhard and Hardy do not look like NBA players. You cant play DLO 48 minutes and the Flagg double big lineup is surprisingly not negative even though it has been playing vs opponent starters. Id ride out the Flagg PG lineup for his development and beat teams with our depth/DLO lineups until Exum/Bwill/Kyrie can play
Slightly was breaking and punching shit the whole game 🤣 thought they were down 50 by the way he acted, but they won!?! 🤯
How was it not obvious to Kidd, that they needed to play DLO/a point guard? 🤡
Dlo should always start and offense should go through Flagg.
Gafford is much more im[prortant than you think less time for AD, toughness some of the rebounds last night he gets toughness, toughness
Is DSJ injured or what why hasn't he played
Who would have thought playing a PG at the PG position would make a difference!
If rumors are true and it was Nicos call to play Coop at PG, maybe this was the compromise Kidd said “hey look I’ll give him some mins but we need to win and he’s not ready yet”.
Kidd needs to start DLo or Nimhard at PG and work in Coop 1-3
Rotate Gaff at the 4-5.
Mavs have some players to rotate for sure. The 2-5 position. If I were Kidd it would be a march up decision not an ego one
2-Klay, Flagg, max
3-PJ, Naji, Flagg
4- AD, Gaff, PJ
5- DLive, Gaff, AD
So PJ is part of the “Bangbros” 😅
THE WE BACK BOYS!!
PJ really is one of my top favorite players, man
flagg is not a playmaker. anyone with a brain knows this.
I apologize that you felt that he should have played more
They need to investigate nico on the trade
Some type of bet was made lol 😅
Jason Kidd needs to start D’lo tonight against OKC. They’ll need their best ball handler against the best team in league in turning turnovers into fast breaks. I want Kidd to start unlocking Flagg and if he wants to continue this PG experiment do it against weaker defensive teams.
Watch the mavericks beat the thunder tonight and change the trajectory of this team.
Copper is 100% on free throws for the season…. Something or nothing?
I notice the shift in DLOS game when he was playing awful and Kidd benched him for Hardy and sat next to him and talked to him. I bet he said that this sort of terrible play will not be tolerated on this roster. Maybe Dlo is the type of player that needs a coach who gives him a swift kick in the pants. Good game from him after a miserable start.
pj “thor” washington
No shade towards Lively but I think he's highly overrated. 3rd or 4th best player on the team? Truthfully I would take Gafford over Lively any day
So DLow the answer like A.I
😢 I hope so
I just wish you guys stop this emotional rollercoaster and just give this time to develop. My goodness after the first couple of games you guys made it feel as if the sky is falling and the Mavs just ended the season in last place. I would say analyze the game, point out the weaknesses, and let's see how the team adjust. I would give a good 10 to 15 games to truly see where this team is at.
Lively I hate to say might be trading he might blossom but I don't know he's looking like a 10/10 type dude I don't know. Tonigh we will see.
Need a deep cut of future slightly visiting a new post game
Helps they played the worse team in the league lol
If you watched Dlo on the Lakers he was always scaped goated! He had 3 none defenders around him….Reave Rui and Lebron! You guys in Dallas have 4 defenders protecting him! He will begreat in your roster construction! Every minute he is on the floor he is surrounded by dedenders in Dallas!
Clay in the starting line up
I seen him in person he is 6'10"