In keeping with the NBA’s theme for these 2024 playoffs, it’s fair to say a few words about the Mavericks’ defense.
It’s a thing.
In a strong show of toughness and willpower, the Mavericks unleashed their home-court version of playoff mode and took down the Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
The Mavericks went up 2-1 in the best-of-seven match and are two victories from advancing to the conference semifinals.
Not that Friday night was a must-win by any stretch. But teams that take a 2-1 lead in a best-of-seven series advance to the next round 78.