In Episode 2 of The Mavs Pulse Podcast, Grant Afseth and Blake Elliott break down the Dallas Mavericks’ 121–94 win over the Lakers in Las Vegas to close out preseason play. The crew dives into Jason Kidd’s supersized lineup featuring Cooper Flagg at point guard, the ongoing rotation decisions involving D’Angelo Russell, P.J. Washington, and Klay Thompson, and what it means for opening night.

They also highlight Ryan Nembhard’s poised playmaking, Dereck Lively II’s evolving offensive game, and where the defense stands heading into the regular season. Plus: lineup combinations they want to see more of, thoughts on Anthony Davis ramping up, and early predictions for the Mavericks’ season opener against the San Antonio Spurs.