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Numbers on the Boards

114 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 141 ratings

Welcome to Numbers on the Boards presented by Fanboys, a podcast for basketball fans who want to have some fun listening to Mavs TV analyst Jeff “Skin” Wade and Mavs.com's Bobby Karalla talk hoops, stats, and life in the NBA with a new guest each week.

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Episodes

Episode 112: An excellent recap of a disappointing season

April 13, 2023 14:49 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Well, the season didn't go how we wanted, but boy is this an incredible breakdown or what! Let's go to the phones!

Episode 111: Some things that are happening are not my favorite

March 30, 2023 22:58 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Let's face it: The Mavs are goin' through it. Skin and Bobby dish on the struggles, their playoff chances, their ping pong chances, and much more.

Episode 110: Well, uh, the Mavs won the game

March 16, 2023 14:36 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

It might not have been pretty, but the Mavs won the game. This season might not have been pretty, but they'll need to keep winning for this story to have a chance at a happy ending. Skin and Bobby discuss.

Episode 109: Iztok Franko

March 01, 2023 19:34 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

Slovenia's own self-described "guy with a Twitter account" and D Magazine scribe Iztok Franko joins Bobby to discuss Mavs/Pacers, transition defense and fouling woes, the growing Luka/Kyrie dynamic, Maxi Kleber's return, and much more.

Episode 108: Kyrie is a Mav, and trade deadline reactions

February 10, 2023 17:14 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

It's a whole new ballgame out West.

Episode 107: Defense, take fouls, and a beast of a skeddy

January 26, 2023 19:47 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

Boy is this a tough time or what?

Episode 106: Health is (sorta) back, defense soon too plz

January 21, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Green are back and Maxi Kleber is surprisingly on the way too, but the Mavs need to improve on defense ASAP.

Episode 105: 7-game streak ends vs. Boston

January 07, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Nothing lasts forever, and unfortunately the Mavs' 7-game streak game to an end against the league's best team. Skin and Bobby dive deep into the game, the Mavs' streak beforehand, and what's gone right (and wrong) lately that could also determine the future.

Episode 104: Chuck Cooperstein

December 24, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Radio play-by-play voice Chuck Cooperstein joins Bobby Karalla to talk about the Mavs season so far, Christian Wood at the 5, Kemba Walker's resurgence, and some of his favorite radio memories from over the years.

Episode 103: What's good and what's, well...

November 30, 2022 23:59 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Skin and Bobby reconvene after a thrilling win against the Warriors to figure out what's good, what's less good, and what needs to improve for the Mavs to turn our frowns upside down and string together some wins.

Episode 102: The season opener was good until it wasn't 😬

October 21, 2022 18:40 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Skin and Bobby are back for the 2022-23 season! They discuss the good, bad, ugly, and beautiful from the season opener in Phoenix and then look ahead to opportunities and problems the Mavs will face the rest of the year.

Episode 101: Can the Mavs win a must-win Game 6?

May 11, 2022 23:53 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Skin and Bobby recap a disastrous Game 5 in Phoenix and look ahead to a big Game 6 in Dallas. You could even call it a must-win game.

Episode 100: 100 EPISODES. SKIN'S BACK. CLICK PLAY NOW!

May 05, 2022 23:57 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Skin is back. It's time to party.

Episode 99: The Mavs are winning games and Luka's sharing the load

November 09, 2021 18:13 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Skin and Bobby break down the Mavs' 7-3 start, including areas they can still improve in.

Episode 98: The Highs and Lows of October Basketball

October 26, 2021 16:54 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

The Mavs have played two games, and boy was there a lot squished into those two games to talk about. Skin and Bobby break it all down!

Episode 97: It's a New Era

October 17, 2021 17:20 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Skin and Bobby are back for season 5 of Numbers on the Boards to discuss the Mavs' new coaching staff, the new vibes, the new style of play, and a whooole lot more.

Episode 96: Luka's Game-Winner, Mavs/Grizzlies, and Luka/KP

April 15, 2021 18:18 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Skin and Bobby react to Luka's game-winner and the Mavs' miraculous win in Memphis, then give their thoughts on how the Luka/KP partnership has played out through two seasons so far together.

Episode 95: The JJ Redick Trade

March 26, 2021 15:14 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Skin and Bobby break down the Mavs/Pelicans trade that sent JJ Redick and Nicolo Melli to Dallas in exchange for James Johnson, Wes Iwundu, a 2021 second-round pick, and cash considerations.

Episode 94: More Winning, KP, and The Truth to Power Project

March 02, 2021 19:38 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Skin and Bobby rejoice in the Mavs' dominant February and strong start to March, admire Luka's brilliance, and dig into the KP trade rumors and drama. Then, they discuss the Truth to Power Project and Leon Bridges and Keite Young's new track "Like a Ship."

Episode 93: Winning Feels Good!

February 11, 2021 19:02 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Skin and Bobby break down what's led to the Mavs' recent string of wins, and look ahead to see where there's room for Dallas to get even better.

Episode 92: Luka's Good, KP's Back, and All* is Well

January 14, 2021 18:48 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Skin and Bobby examine what's led to the Mavs' four-game win streak, including Luka's leap and KP's comeback. But with five Mavs in the Covid-19 health and safety protocol, things won't slow down or get any easier anytime soon.

Episode 91: Details, Details, Details

January 04, 2021 17:10 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Skin and Bobby dig into their numbers, film, and feelings to get to the bottom of the Mavs' 2-4 start and how the team can turn things around.

Episode 90: 2-0 in the Preseason, Title Confirmed!

December 15, 2020 17:33 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Skin and Bobby plan the parade route after the Mavs' 2-0 start to the preseason. Juuuust kidding. But they do dive deep into the team's performance, including Josh Richardson's standout play, the defensive improvement, and an intriguing second unit.

Episode 89: Josh Richardson, the Mavs Draft, and Free Agency

November 23, 2020 18:38 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Skin and Bobby are back in the booth to discuss the Mavs' trade for Josh Richardson, the draft night activity, what all these moves mean for the team's vision, and how the lineup and rotation could shake out for the 2020-21 season.

Episode 88: The Season That Was, and What's Still to Come

September 04, 2020 17:02 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Skin and Bobby take a long look back at the 2019-20 season and some of the lessons the Mavs learned that they can take with them into future campaigns.

Episode 87: What Did We Just Witness?!

August 24, 2020 03:24 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Luka is amazing.

Episode 86: PLAYOFFS, BABY

August 14, 2020 19:49 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Skin and Bobby break down the Mavs' approaching matchup against the fearsome LA Clippers from all angles: acute, right, and even obtuse.

That Was Magical

August 09, 2020 16:17 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Holy cow, Luka's good. Skin and Bobby discuss Doncic's epic 36-14-19 triple-double against Milwaukee and much more on this week's episode.

Welp, Basketball Is Back

August 01, 2020 18:45 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Skin and Bobby break down the Mavs' gut-wrenching loss to the Rockets in the season re-opener before looking ahead to Sunday's tilt with Phoenix.

It's Time For Some Basketball

July 23, 2020 18:20 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Basketball is BACK, and so are Skin and Bobby! They talk about the Mavs' season to this point and look ahead to the scrimmages and the eight-game restart before the playoffs begin.

A Conversation with Cynt Marshall: Part 2

June 03, 2020 11:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall joins Skin for a two-part honest, courageous conversation about the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, the history of racism, the current state of racial relations in our country, and what we can (and will) do to make things right. Please open your minds, open your hearts, and listen.

A Conversation with Cynt Marshall: Part 1

June 03, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall joins Skin for a two-part honest, courageous conversation about the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, the history of racism, the current state of racial relations in our country, and what we can (and will) do to make things right. Please open your minds, open your hearts, and listen.

Episode 81: What Happens Next?

March 12, 2020 04:34 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Skin and Bobby react to the NBA suspending the season in wake of the spread of the coronavirus.

Episode 80: Mavs Beat The Pelicans, The Big 4, And Playoffs?!

March 06, 2020 01:29 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Skin and Bobby discuss the Mavs' thrilling win over Zion and the Pelicans, break down Seth Curry's addition to the starting lineup and the steps forward Maxi and Doe Doe have taken this season, look ahead to possible playoff matchups, and much more!

Episode 79: Luka Doncic

February 28, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

In honor of Luka Doncic's 21st birthday, Skin and Bobby dug up a never-before-heard interview they recorded with Luka Doncic last summer! Hear it now for the first time as the superstar discusses his rookie season, how he hopes to continue improving, and who he thinks the best shooter, ball-handler, and defender is, and much more!

Episode 78: LUKA'S BACK

February 13, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Skin and Bobby discuss Luka Doncic's return to action, Kristaps Porzingis's huge steps forward, the additions of Willie Cauley-Stein and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and much more in this wide-ranging episode of Numbers on the Boards!

Episode 77: Remembering Kobe Bryant

January 29, 2020 06:05 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Skin and Bobby reflect on Kobe Bryant's impact on the NBA, basketball, and our culture.

Episode 76: Playing Without KP (Maybe Not For Much Longer?), The Emergence Of THJ, Maxi, DFS, And More Names!

January 20, 2020 19:17 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Skin and Bobby discuss the Mavs' 10-game run without Kristaps Porzingis, and what they've learned about the team and its players during his absence. They turn their attention squarely to Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber, and Dorian Finney-Smith. Then, they wonder whether the recent run has changed the team's needs ahead of the looming trade deadline.

Episode 75: What's The Secret To Winning In Crunch Time?

January 09, 2020 16:16 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Skin and Bobby break down the Mavs' recent crunch time performances and look for ways that the team can improve in those situations. All that and much more on this episode of Numbers on the Boards!

Episode 74: A Big Win Against Brooklyn, And We Won't Post Up Or Shut Up

January 03, 2020 06:46 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Skin and Bobby are back after the holidays, covering all angles of the Mavs' win against the Brooklyn Nets. Then, they go deep, deep, deep on the post-up conversation, not only from an Xs and Os and analytical perspective, but also why it's becoming a referendum on how we talk about sports.

Episode 73: Who Will Step Up With Luka Sidelined?

December 16, 2019 16:24 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Skin and Bobby discuss Luka Doncic's sprained ankle and consider which players on the team might step up while the 20-year-old MVP candidate is sidelined. They also propose a new and totally viable business idea.

Episode 72: Takes At The Quarter-Mark, A Tough 10-Game Stretch, And Mavs Trade Deadline History

December 11, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

Skin and Bobby dive deep into the Mavs' season, first by giving thoughts on the recent loss to the Kings and the upcoming 10-game stretch to finish off 2019. Then, they take a trip through Mavs history to discuss trades and acquisitions the team made the last time Dallas was on the cusp of the playoffs, beginning with the 1999-00 season. Finally, they share some big-picture opinions at the quarter-mark of the season, including biggest surprises, things they were right and wrong abou...

Episode 71: Just How Good Are They?

December 03, 2019 00:04 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

Skin and Bobby are back to discuss the Mavs' 114-100 win against the Lakers, and just how much better the team is than even they expected. Both have some surprising takes about how things have shaped up so far and where it can go.

Episode 70: How Good Is This Team? What's Real? Takes From The First 17 Games

November 27, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 77 MB

With Skin out of town, Bobby is joined by Mike Marshall to discuss the team's first 17 games, including just how good Luka Doncic is, what is sustainable from the Mavs' historic offensive start, and how the team can continue getting even better.

Episode 69: Luka's Nice Performance, KP's Nice Defense, And The Mavs' Nice Start

November 21, 2019 22:37 - 1 hour - 95.3 MB

Skin and Bobby discuss Luka Doncic's incredible performance against the Golden State Warriors and his evolution into one of the best players in the league. Then, they look at some interesting rim protection numbers from Kristaps Porzingis before taking a close look at one play that has lots of potential. Finally, a wild podcaster appears to announce a new show!

Episode 68: Mark Followill Discusses Luka, Boston, And The Mavs' Season So Far

November 11, 2019 14:55 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Mavs TV play-by-play voice Mark Followill joins Bobby in Boston to discuss what's stood out to him about the team's season so far, including the deep rotation, team pace, Luka's brilliance, and much more. Thanks to Mark for joining the show!

Episode 67: Is Luka A Top-10 Player? Is KP Incredible Or What? Those Questions And More!

November 04, 2019 19:50 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Skin and Bobby discuss the Mavs' hot 4-2 start, Luka Doncic's otherworldly excellence, Kristaps Porzingis's game-by-game improvement, Delon Wright's league-leading efficiency, and much much more!

Episode 66: Mavs vs. Blazers, Replay Controversy, And The Team's First Three Games

October 28, 2019 03:47 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Skin and Bobby reflect on the Mavs' controversial 121-119 loss to the Blazers before taking stock of the entire team after the first three games of the season, including just how good Kristaps Porzingis is, Delon Wright's emergence, and Seth Curry's quietly loud shooting.

Episode 65: Preseason's A Wrap. Let The Real Games Begin.

October 18, 2019 20:58 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Skin and Bobby give their closing thoughts on the preseason, from Luka and KP's blossoming two-man game to a statistical look at the team's performance in transition. Then, they discuss the Mavs' hugely important first eight games of the season before discussing one of the huge problems facing the NBA right now: sleep deprivation.

Episode 64: The Unicorn and the ROTY make their preseason debuts

October 11, 2019 20:43 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Skin and Bobby discuss Kristaps Porzingis's (preseason) Mavericks debut, and how he and Luka Doncic both fared together as the Mavericks took on the Pistons. Then, they each give a player to watch closely this season.