The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Orlando Magic 117-102. The Mavericks are now 6-1 on the season. This game was not always pretty as the Mavericks once again fell behind by 15 points in the first half. Kyrie Irving struggled to make shots early and Dereck Lively finally battled the foul trouble that everyone was concerned would limit him.
None of that mattered. The Mavericks battled back and absolutely obliterated the Magic late, resulting in a game that was both a clutch game and a 15 point victory. Here are the stats to know.
28: Points the Mavericks outscored the Magic by in the second half
The Mavericks dominated the second half in route to out scoring the Magic 64-36.