The signature win of the Mavericks' season came Saturday night -- an unexpected 35-point demolition of the world champions in Oakland -- but it will lead to nothing beyond speculation about a 22nd season for Dirk Nowitzki (the man scored 21 points in 26 minutes) and curiosity as to when Golden State will get serious about pursuit of its fourth title in five years.
The signature win of the Stars' season came Monday night in Winnipeg and just might signal a return to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, a lofty height Dallas has reached once in the last decade.