The Difference is a recap of the game that was, with one bullet point for every point in the final margin.
- With the game tied at 86-86 with 23.5 seconds left, Kevin Pangos stripped and stole the ball from DeAngelo Russell, giving the Mavs a chance to win that game and avoid overtime after coming up empty on their previous trip. Maalik Wayns used a Dwight Powell screen to get to the rim, but missed a layup close to the rim. But, Jeremy Tyler was their for an easy rebound and put back to give the Mavs an 88-86 lead with 1.