Unbridled enthusiasm in the preseason is nothing new.
Teams have it. Fans have it – at least until the first losing streak tests their loyalty and resolve.
Passion has been on display in surplus for the Mavericks through training camp. It even manifested itself during a 68-point exhibition blowout victory Wednesday at Charlotte.
With less than two minutes to play in a long-since-decided game, Moses Brown took a lob pass from rookie guard Carlik Jones and threw down the one-handed dunk with authority.
Luka Donu010diu0107 got up on his feet. So did Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr.