The Mavericks gave it their best with a short-handed lineup. It wasn't enough as Houston held on for a commanding lead in this best of seven first round series.
Well, they tried.
That seems weird to say. We're talking about a professional basketball team, playing in the playoffs. Trying should be expected. Yet, that's all I could think when the buzzer sounded and the Mavericks 130-128 Game 3 loss was in the books.
The roster is a mess. Remember, Rajon Rondo was traded for three rotation players. Regardless of how you feel of the pre-Rondo Mavs, those were capable bodies.