The Control Room with Esrael Yohannes

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

S01E07 - Mavs vs. Thunder Showdown in Dallas & Pelicans Advance to Vegas

The Mavericks and the Thunder had one of the wildest game endings ever, and Esrael breaks down everything that happened on the floor and behind the scenes in the control rooms for both the Pelicans and Thunder shows from that night. He also updates the In-Season Tournament bracket with New Orleans advancing to Las Vegas in the Semifinal.

S01E06 - Mavs Find Balance, Pels Reach Knockout Round & OKC’s Young Stars Keep Showing Out

With the In-Season Tournament Group Play all wrapped up, Esrael recaps the last week for the Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Oklahoma City Thunder, as well as previews the Quarterfinal Round for all the remaining teams looking to win the inaugural NBA Cup. He also touches on the news of Mark Cuban selling a majority stake of the Mavericks.
 
Josh Bowe's Article (Mavs Moneyball): Luka Doncic Got Back Into The Paint Against The Rockets
Marc Stein's Article (The Stein Line): Mark Cuban Has a Deal

S01E05 - Mavs’ 3-PT Shooting, Pelicans’ Resurgence & Thunder’s Dominance

After the NBA's games in Week 4, Esrael breaks down the Mavs' recent 3-PT shooting trends, as well as looks at how the Pelicans and the Thunder have improved their records. He also gives an update on the In-Season Tournament as two teams have already clinched their groups.