The Mavericks are gaining steam in the confidence department.
Not that they were lacking to begin with. But after winning Game 2, they now have no reason not to believe that they can win this first-round series.
But here’s something more important:
They must truly believe they can win Game 3.
That’s all.
Fans love to analyze the big picture and dream about a series win. Players and coaches – especially, coaches – don’t have that luxury.
That’s why the Mavericks must be 100-percent immersed in the moment on Friday when they try to go up 2-1 on the Los Angeles Clippers (8 p.