The Control Room with Esrael Yohannes

S01E17 - The NBA Playoff Push for the Mavs, Pelicans & Thunder + All-Star Weekend Review

The NBA All-Star Weekend is in the rearview mirror, and the Mavs, Pelicans, and Thunder each have interesting paths to the playoffs. Esrael breaks down where each team has improved and/or where they may have trouble as contending teams look to finish the season on a high note.

S01E16 - NBA Trade Deadline Recap & Mavs/Pelicans/Thunder Week 16 Updates

The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, so Esrael breaks down what the Mavericks, Pelicans, and Thunder did or did not do at the deadline, and he also provides a brief outlook for what each team must look out for. Then, he recaps Week 16 for those three teams, and he also provides a tease to what's coming the next couple of weeks as well as a Super Bowl LVIII prediction.

S01E15 - The NBA's 65-Game Rule Sucks...Here's Why + Mavs/Pels/Thunder Week 15 Recap

One of the hottest debates in the basketball world right now is the NBA's 65-game rule, and Esrael has some thoughts on it. He'll explain the purpose of the rule as well as its biggest flaw. Plus, he'll touch on how he feels about Luka being 6th in the MVP race, and he'll also look at the best games from the Mavs, Pelicans, and Thunder from Week 15.

S01E14 - Luka Drops 73, Pels Fall to Thunder & OKC Reigns Supreme

This week, the NBA saw 2 players score 60+ PTS on the same night...TWICE. Luka's performance, however, was the best of them, and Esrael breaks down the Mavs' response to their recent struggles. He also looks at the matchup between the Pelicans and Thunder, as well as the 2024 All-Star Starters that have been announced.

S01E13 - NBA Midseason Reports - Mavs/Pelicans/Thunder

The NBA has reached the halfway point, and Esrael has data on how the Mavs', Pelicans', and Thunder's seasons have gone so far. He'll also give some insight as to where they can improve to come out strong in the second half of the season.

S01E12 - Mavs’ Hot Homestand, Pels’ Prolific Play & Thunder’s Second Chance Issues

This week, Esrael breaks down the start of the Mavs' longest homestand of the season and their huge victory against the Knicks without Luka Doncic. He also looks at the hot offense and suffocating defense of the Pelicans while diving deeper into the Thunder's issues with second chance points.

S01E11 - Mavs Need a Reset, Pels Fly High & Thunder Take Down the Celtics

In the first episode of 2024, Esrael breaks down the Mavs' post-Christmas struggles, then he talks about their first win of their 7-game homestand. He then gives out advanced stats about the Pelicans' recent rise through their 4-game win streak, and then he looks at the Thunder's big win against the Celtics. He'll also give news on NBA All-Star voting.

S01E10 - Luka’s Christmas Miracle, Pels Fall Again & Thunder Take Down the Best in the West

For the last episode of 2023, Esrael recaps Week 9 in the NBA for the Mavericks, including all the milestones Luka Doncic hit on Christmas Day in Phoenix, as well as for the Pelicans and the Thunder throughout the week. He also takes a quick look at the NBA Christmas slate and previews what's to come in 2024.
 
What We Learned From The NBA Christmas Day Games | The Dunker Spot

S01E09 - Mavs Struggle, Pelicans Lose at the Buzzer in Ja’s Return & OKC Strikes Gold in the Mile High

It's the holiday season, and Christmas in the NBA is almost here! Esrael recaps Week 8 for the Mavericks, Pelicans, and Thunder as they each navigate their trials and triumphs and look to solidify their standing in the loaded Western Conference. He also previews the NBA Christmas slate.
 
Merry Christmas!

S01E08 - Mavs Stay Hot, Pels Get Waxed in Vegas & Thunder Take Another Game from Warriors

With the first quarter of the NBA season completed, Esrael breaks down Week 7 for the Mavs, Pels, and Thunder, and he identifies some key traits of these teams through their stats. He also puts a bow on the In-Season Tournament and provides an update on Mark Cuban's sale of the Mavericks.
 
Links to Articles/Documents about Dallas Mavericks sale:
Dallas Morning News Article
D Magazine Article
Land Deed near Texas Stadium
Winston & Strawn LLP Locations
Village Walk RE 2 LLC - Company Information
Tax ID Match - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts