1. SMITH WITH THE GAME-WINNER: Dennis Smith Jr. shook off a rough start Saturday and wound up being the hero at the end. With the score knotted at 134, Smith nailed a 21-footer with just 6.1 seconds left to put the Mavs ahead for keeps. He also was fouled on the play and made that free throw and three other free throws to help seal the victory for the Mavs in their home opener. Smith had six points and three fouls in the first half, but came to life in the second half and finished the game with 19 points, six assists and only one turnover in 26 minutes.
The 5 takeaways from the Mavs’ 140-136 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves
