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00:03Welcome, everyone. Let's get ready for some NBA basketball on 2K Sports.
00:08I'm Kevin Harlan, excited to share the broadcast table tonight with Greg Anthony and Richard Jefferson.
00:14And we'll hear from Allie LaForce on the sideline.
00:17Now, a look at Dallas' starting lineup.
00:20Christie and Flagg share the wing responsibility.
00:24Santi Aldama is out there with Derek Wively.
00:27And it's Sasser in at the point.
00:29Marcus Smart is out there with Miller.
00:32Then there's Paul Reed.
00:33Then it's Porter.
00:34And it's Bailey in at the shooting guard position.
00:37Greg, what do you have your eye on when you take a look at the season so far?
00:40Here we go, Kevin.
00:41I'd say the teams that have come out of the gate red hot, right?
00:44Especially the teams that we didn't expect to see playing this well.
00:48Can they keep it up for the entire season?
00:52Wively inside.
00:53Reed covering.
00:56Christie can't make it.
01:00To the middle.
01:01Here's Bailey.
01:02And the layup fall.
01:04A little contact like that isn't going to do much to alter Bailey.
01:09Here are the Mavericks now.
01:11Inside.
01:13Here's Wively.
01:15Terrific assist.
01:16A nice finish.
01:17Solid play all around.
01:19Takes it up strong here early on.
01:22Yeah, right to the rack.
01:23But here's the rim protection.
01:25Reed to pass to Miller.
01:27Here's overall Dama.
01:28Not enough on that one as it misses.
01:33Here's Christie.
01:35It's tipped.
01:39And now, just over a minute played here in the first.
01:46Here's Sasser.
01:47His last outing.
01:48He had eight points.
01:49Kicks it out to flag.
01:51Caps in the tray.
01:53Ready for the feed.
01:55Cooper flag is a player.
01:56You have to run off that shot.
02:02Read against Wively.
02:04It's Miller on the wing.
02:07Drops one in from the wing.
02:09And we talk about the importance of versatility.
02:12He's really got it all on the offensive end.
02:16Pass to El Dama.
02:20Read against Wively.
02:22Here's flag.
02:25And the layup's good off the glass.
02:27Flag's got five now.
02:29And that seven-foot wingspan of flag helps him when he's in close.
02:34And now, we're being joined by our 2K insider, Shams Turani, who's calling in with a good story.
02:40Shams, what do you have?
02:41Guys, for the Mavericks, big changes in the front office and on the bench with new head coach, Dusty May.
02:47Well-regarded moves league-wide, but after fortifying their front court, their guard play could be the real test of
02:54this roster.
02:55They'll be challenged for certain.
02:58Shams Turania with the report.
03:00Hey, Shams, thanks.
03:01Ideal way to start the game.
03:03Come out of the gate and knock down all but one of your first five shots.
03:08Wively is screen on smart.
03:09And a wide-open look for flag.
03:11And lively able to finish.
03:14He's got six.
03:16We're about three minutes into this first quarter.
03:19Bailey passes to Miller.
03:24Smart against flag.
03:26Here's Porter.
03:27Good.
03:28And smart gets the assist.
03:30Porter's got his second bucket tonight.
03:32Shooting wild end rhythm.
03:34Porter Jr. has an impressive understanding for when to let that thing fly.
03:40Here's flag.
03:41Plenty of space.
03:42Again, the Mavericks score.
03:46And so here's the home team.
03:48It's a three-point game.
03:51Here's Porter.
03:52And the shot goes in.
03:54You look at his way, and he is answering the call.
03:58Once he gets firing on all cylinders, it opens up things for everyone else.
04:03Here's Sasser.
04:04Still yet to score.
04:08And stolen by Miller.
04:11And here's the fast break.
04:13Here's Porter.
04:14That one goes in for him, too.
04:16Making it look easy.
04:17He's now four for four.
04:19He's just got it on automatic right now.
04:21Shooting 100%.
04:23And that'll keep your confidence on it.
04:25Shoots.
04:26And it's off the back rim.
04:28No good.
04:28I'm going to really buy a shot.
04:30There had to be something better.
04:33Yeah, he's got to use his hand there.
04:34He can find a better look than that.
04:38Dallas is gone.
04:39One or two from long range in the first quarter.
04:42And Aldama clams it in.
04:45Assist to the field.
04:46Max Christie.
04:48Gone 7-9 from the field.
04:50A really nice strike offensively for them.
04:52Here's Reed.
04:54Out to Miller.
04:56Outside Porter.
04:57Over Sasser.
04:59That's good from Porter.
05:00On the assist by Miller.
05:02Porter's got 10.
05:03Poetry in motion.
05:05Porter with a beautiful stroke rising up there from mid-range.
05:09We're now joined by our sideline reporter,
05:12Anna LaFleur.
05:13Joe Goyal.
05:14Thank you a lot, Kevin.
05:16This summer, the Mavericks finalized their location
05:18for a new high-tech arena and entertainment district.
05:20Expected to premiere around 2031.
05:23Including a massive luxury hotel, retail and dining.
05:26And that's just the start.
05:28With the Mavs as the anchor tenant,
05:30it's big business in the big D.
05:31Back to you.
05:32Something to keep an eye on, no doubt.
05:34We appreciate the update.
05:36Thanks, Allie.
05:37You've got to have great confidence to take that shot.
05:40Flag doesn't lack any.
05:43Pass to Bailey.
05:45Wants to get it to Reed and does.
05:47That one's off.
05:48He starts the game with a miss.
05:50And you've got to give credit to the D
05:52for never giving up on the plate
05:54and doing just enough to bother him at the rim.
05:57There's Schasser.
05:58And easy two points on the layup.
06:02All right, Richard, I know you're one of one,
06:04but are there any current players that remind you of you?
06:09Okay, Kevin, let's calm down with the one of one.
06:12But the current players, to me, just a lot of the 3 and D players.
06:16Players that run the floor hard and play defense.
06:19And we're all about free.
06:21A different look for Dallas.
06:23A different look for Dallas.
06:24Washington comes in for Marcus Hasser.
06:26And it's Risa Shea in for Max Christie.
06:37Nice game for the Mavericks.
06:38It was a loss to Detroit.
06:40Porter finds Marshall.
06:42Back to Porter.
06:43Over flag.
06:45Misses off the left iron.
06:47Mavericks leading by 3.
06:52Pass to Aldama.
06:54It's a nice passing here by Dallas.
06:56It's deflected.
06:58To the paint.
07:00Here's Riley.
07:01Boom.
07:02He chams it straight down.
07:04Each team has had an answer for the other so far.
07:07Both offenses getting what they want right now.
07:13Here's Aldama.
07:15Riley covering.
07:17And a couple of nice buckets already for him.
07:19He's 2 for 2.
07:21You see a well-rounded nature of flags game.
07:24Including his passing.
07:29Bailey passes to Reed.
07:30And the dunk by Reed.
07:32He gives up a bit of size at the center position.
07:35But his leaping ability.
07:37Well, let's just say that makes up for him.
07:431.14 off to play in the first quarter.
07:46Reza Shea.
07:47And it's out of bounds to the Mavericks.
07:49As Dallas retains possession.
07:51A moment now to see the numbers for Marshall.
07:54He had a strong showing last season.
07:56Averaged about 15 points a game last season.
07:59Four rebounds and three assists.
08:01And to have a player who can fill it up like him.
08:05Coming in off the bench.
08:06What an asset.
08:07He's crucial to the success of their second unit.
08:10Because he can keep that offense rolling.
08:13And that one's good.
08:14Reza Shea.
08:16And the Mavericks lead by three.
08:18When guys are moving the ball.
08:20Sharing it.
08:21It makes the game so much more fun.
08:23Both as a player and as a fan.
08:25And that one's good by Porter.
08:55Somebody came to play tonight.
08:57A steal.
08:58Now, Howell.
09:03Now, Reza Shea.
09:06Again, the miss by the Mavericks.
09:11Up top, Reza Shea.
09:12Up top, Reza Shea.
09:12Up top, Reza Shea.
09:13Covered by Gaffer.
09:15Here's Marshall.
09:17Count that one.
09:19Count that one.
09:24At the end of one.
09:25Both teams putting up some points.
09:27They lead by three.
09:29And don't go away.
09:30We'll be back momentarily.
09:33We'll be back.
10:02And we hope you're enjoying
10:03the game. Both teams tonight keeping things
10:06pretty even so far in the scoreboard.
10:08Guys, what's your take on the home team
10:10so far? Yeah, nice job
10:12of just getting out on the open floor
10:14and creating crosshands.
10:16They both raced that team in the
10:18first quarter, making this into a
10:20track meet.
10:25And the home team
10:26has possession. Three-point lead.
10:28De'Anthony Melton out there with
10:30Thompson. Then it's Najee Marshall.
10:32And there's Riley.
10:33And it's Bona. In at the center position.
10:37Dallas shooting
10:3852% from the floor. Nice work
10:40so far from there. And for Dallas,
10:43Johnson is out there with Washington.
10:45And then there's
10:46Zachary Rieseship. Then
10:48there's Daniel Gaffney. And it's Howard
10:50in at the one score. Melton
10:52passes to Riley. Back to Melton
10:54over Johnson.
10:57Melton no good.
10:58That is not a bad decision to pull
11:00from there. It was just a little bit
11:02off with the execution.
11:03So Richard, let's talk to
11:05Anthony Melton. I never see him
11:07rattled up there. He's always under control.
11:10Oh, he's fought through some tough
11:11injuries, challenges, and doubters.
11:13So now, oh, he's resilient.
11:15Nothing you can show him,
11:17he hasn't already seen.
11:18Mavericks trailed by three.
11:24Quarter number two
11:25with just over a minute gone.
11:28Here's Johnson.
11:30That's good.
11:31And so Howard with the assist.
11:33Johnson's got the opening
11:34field goal of the second quarter
11:36for Dallas.
11:40Here's Melton.
11:41And he finds the rhythm.
11:43Getting his first bucket
11:44in three tries.
11:46Here is Howard.
11:48Scoreless thus far.
11:50Johnson in the corner.
11:54Melton against Howard.
11:58Shoots from the block.
12:00And it's blocked.
12:01And that's on the block.
12:02Dallas will retain possession.
12:04Keeps the whole teams
12:05making some changes here.
12:21Quagg outside.
12:22Down to five
12:23on the shot clock.
12:24From deep Washington.
12:26Again, the miss
12:27by the Mavericks.
12:29Getting only one
12:30of their first four shots
12:31in the second quarter
12:32to drive.
12:33The shot.
12:35Smart misses.
12:37Mavericks trailed by three.
12:39In low.
12:42Here's Christie.
12:43And he uses the glass
12:44on the layup.
12:45Christie's got his first
12:46points of the night.
12:47Rate of baskets assisted.
12:49It's a stat I really like.
12:50It tells the story
12:51of how well you are
12:52playing team offense.
12:54Over to the wing.
12:56Back to Miller.
12:58And another one.
12:59Good for him.
13:00Three field goals.
13:01Only one miss.
13:02He's good enough
13:03where it takes a lot
13:04to bother him
13:05at the rim like that.
13:07Sasser the bounce pass.
13:12And here is Gafford.
13:14He has yet to score.
13:15It's good.
13:17Used the pick
13:18to perfection
13:18and got all the way
13:19to the rim.
13:21gone 0 or 2
13:22from deep here in the center.
13:24Porter passes to Miller.
13:26Shoots over Gafford.
13:27Near the three-point line.
13:29It's Porter.
13:30And that one goes long.
13:32The Mavericks have gone
13:333 of 7 shooting the ball
13:35here in the second quarter.
13:36And it's flag missing.
13:39Gone only 2 of 7
13:40from the field
13:41since the second quarter
13:42got underway.
13:44And contact on the shot
13:46so he'll be shooting
13:47free throws here.
13:49GA you hear
13:50complaints about
13:51the star whistle.
13:53They say
13:53some of these guys
13:54you can't touch them
13:56or it's a foul.
13:57What do you think?
13:58Yes.
13:58Some might say
13:59that's always been
14:00the case though
14:01Kevin.
14:02The league is trying
14:03to make things
14:04more cut and dry
14:05and quite honestly
14:06superstars
14:07already dominate
14:08They don't need
14:09any extra help.
14:10All reads checked
14:11in for Riley.
14:13The Mavericks
14:13also with a sub.
14:15Derek Lively
14:15he's checked in
14:16for Daniel Gafford.
14:23And the second
14:24free throw.
14:24Good.
14:27And a little under
14:283 and a half minutes
14:29elapsed in the
14:29second quarter of play.
14:31Lively.
14:32Rising and
14:33punching it on
14:34the young fella.
14:35You know
14:36he loves having
14:37that much of a
14:37height advantage
14:38best chance
14:39to get yourself
14:39on the highlight reel.
14:41I believe he's gone
14:424-6 from the floor
14:43here tonight.
14:44Here's Porter.
14:46And that'll be
14:47two free throws
14:47coming up.
14:48Officials on the call
14:49with the foul.
14:51The defender
14:52getting a little
14:52over anxious there
14:54but Porter
14:54causes that anxiety
14:56with his high level
14:57scoring ability.
15:01First free throw
15:02is good.
15:18And Porter drops
15:19them both.
15:22The Mavericks
15:23trailing.
15:26Flag outside.
15:30Score the bucket.
15:32He's made five so far.
15:33Shooting a very clean
15:34five of seven.
15:38gone 0-2 from
15:40deep here in the
15:40second.
15:41Porter kicks to
15:42Marshall.
15:44In the corner
15:45Reed with it.
15:47And he buries
15:48that one
15:49tripping the rim
15:49on the way down.
15:51He's got his
15:52second basket of
15:53the night.
15:55Here's
15:55Wively.
15:56And finished
15:57off by
15:58Wively.
16:01Wively.
16:02Gone 3-8 from the
16:02field since the
16:03beginning of the
16:04second quarter.
16:04Smart passes to
16:06Miller.
16:06Shoots over
16:07Washington.
16:08And there's
16:09Miller.
16:09That's good on the
16:10answers from
16:11Smart.
16:11Miller's got eight
16:12points.
16:13Nice ball movement
16:14there.
16:15Delivered the pass
16:16right on time.
16:17Pass to Wively.
16:21And finished
16:23off by Wively.
16:27Gotten a little
16:28under 50% of their
16:29second quarter shafts
16:30to find the mark.
16:31Four of nine all
16:32total.
16:33Marshall can't hit.
16:35The Mavericks have
16:36gotten seven of their
16:3712 field goal.
16:37It's have to drop here
16:38in the second quarter.
16:39Up over 50%.
16:43Here's Christie.
16:44And there's the
16:45drive.
16:46Rebounded by Smart.
16:48In a superb 63%
16:50from the field.
16:51A nice shot by Reed.
16:53He has six.
16:54And that's how you
16:55lead a team.
16:57Literally.
16:58The Mavericks
16:59shooting it very well.
17:0054% from the floor
17:02in the second quarter.
17:03Right now let's take a
17:04moment here to catch up
17:05with Ali LaForce on the
17:06sidelines.
17:08Max Christie becoming a
17:093 and D fixture.
17:10He said being tasked
17:12with the point of attack
17:13or the best perimeter
17:14player.
17:14If I set the tone it
17:16just trickles down to
17:17everybody else.
17:17When I'm picking up
17:18the court I'm trying to
17:19wear them down.
17:20Just doing my best to
17:21make it as difficult as
17:22I can.
17:23Coming back to you.
17:23Very capable.
17:26Ali as always we
17:27appreciate your
17:28reporting.
17:29Ace Bailey's checked
17:30in for Najee Marshall.
17:32And now is also
17:33making a switch.
17:34Santiago Dama's checked
17:35in for Washington.
17:41Now lively.
17:4312 points for him.
17:47That shot off.
17:48Some solid defense
17:50from Reed.
17:52Gone.
17:525 of 11 from the field
17:53since the beginning
17:54of the second quarter.
17:55A fifth pick in 2025.
17:57Ace Bailey, RJ, plays
17:59the game with
18:00tremendous confidence.
18:01And he's putting on
18:02muscle to his 6'9 frame.
18:04Players of his size and
18:06skill seldom fail.
18:08Pass to Flag.
18:13Now lively.
18:15Kicks it out to Flag.
18:17Trills the three-pointer.
18:19Flag's got 14.
18:20This is how ferocious
18:22a score flag can be.
18:24And it's why so many
18:25are excited about
18:26this kid's future.
18:27It has been a big
18:28scoring game tonight.
18:30Now, here is Reed.
18:33Six points for him.
18:34Nice shot by Smart.
18:35Eight lead changes now.
18:37And we're still just
18:37in the first half.
18:38And I'm not sure
18:39I've seen a game
18:40with more lead changes
18:41this early.
18:46Sasser with it.
18:47Lively high post.
18:51Scores after the
18:52quick crossover.
18:54Lively's got eight
18:54points in the quarter.
18:56105 left in the first
18:58half of the game.
18:59Outside.
19:00Smart.
19:01Wants to get it to Reed
19:02and does.
19:03Out of bounds.
19:04Dallas will take
19:05possession.
19:06Let's pause to take a
19:07look at the teams that
19:08really made their
19:08opposing teams earn
19:10their points a season
19:10ago.
19:12Defense was their
19:13identity.
19:13And that's how they're
19:15going to beat you.
19:16And they did it
19:17better than anyone
19:18in the league.
19:21The Mavericks
19:22leading.
19:26Pass to Christie.
19:33That one drops
19:34and he's now
19:35two for five.
19:36A nice job of
19:37using the pick there
19:38to create space.
19:40A good screen is
19:41difficult to fight
19:41through and you saw
19:42it right there.
19:44Out to the right wing.
19:46The kick out to
19:47Portman.
19:48Pulls from the top
19:49of the key.
19:50Doesn't go for him.
19:52Mavericks leading by
19:53three.
19:54Executing to
19:55perfection right now
19:56offensively.
19:57Nice.
19:58I mean in total
19:59seek.
20:00Good luck trying to
20:01stop him now.
20:0524th second
20:06dropped in the
20:06second quarter.
20:09Miller outside.
20:11Reed the pass to
20:12Miller.
20:14No good.
20:15Unable to end
20:15this run.
20:20Here's Flagg.
20:2114 points for him.
20:25That's tipped.
20:26And so it's the
20:27Dallas Mavericks.
20:28With a six point lead
20:30at the end of the
20:30quarter.
20:31They're feeling very
20:32confident shooting the
20:32ball with great
20:33efficiency and dictating
20:34the pace.
20:35Now let's check in
20:36with Allie LaForce on
20:37the sideline.
20:38What do you have for us
20:39Allie?
20:40I'm here with PJ
20:41Washington.
20:42PJ what will be the
20:43key for you guys
20:44defensively in the
20:45second half?
20:47Not letting them get
20:48easy routes to the
20:48basket and contesting
20:50their shots, rebounding
20:51and not letting them
20:52get second chance
20:52points.
20:53Comes back to the
20:54fundamentals guys.
20:56Terrific Allie.
20:57And we'll be back
20:58after halftime for the
20:59start of the third
21:00quarter.
21:01Gravity makes the
21:02noise for those
21:03jet-packed entertainers
21:04in power for the
21:06start.
21:31Welcome to the Kia Halftime Show.
21:39Greetings, everybody.
21:40Before we review the first half,
21:42let's take an early season peek at how the Western Conference is shaking out so far.
21:49When I look at Dallas, they knew they'd be in for a rough start.
21:53The question is, do they have the tools to turn it around?
21:56The front office will tell you, yes, but they're the ones who assembled the team.
22:02And talking about our game now, a very solid first half for the Dallas Mappers.
22:08I like what they're doing.
22:10Playing with physicality, they've worked hard to gain the edge in areas like rebounds.
22:14Yeah, that's the difference in the game.
22:20And that's a halftime wrap.
22:22Let's get back to the second half with the call by Kevin Harlan and the crew.
22:37And in that first half, we saw a pretty tight bet.
22:40We'll soon find out what sort of adjustments were discussed during the half.
22:44One of the stories here, Kevin Porter getting it done today.
22:49He has been filling it up through two quarters, really getting anything he wants.
22:54He certainly had his way in that first half.
22:57I'm sure the defense will try to make some adjustments, but this man's a heater.
23:10And 59% up to this point, they're working for great shots and they're hitting it.
23:14They've got Porter.
23:15Marcus Smart is out there with Miller.
23:17Then there's Ace Bailey.
23:19And it's Reed with the five roaming the paint.
23:22And that's exactly what you want to start the second half.
23:27Smart play call.
23:28I agree with this.
23:29Try to jump on him.
23:30Dictate the temple and seize the moment.
23:32And for Dallas, Christie and Flagg share the wing responsibility.
23:38Derek Lively is out there with Tanti Aldama.
23:40And it's Sasser in a point guard.
23:43Miller is out there with Paul Reed.
23:45Then there's Kevin Porter.
23:47Then it's Marcus Smart.
23:48And it's Bailey in at the two.
23:52There's Sasser.
23:54And it's Reed pulling it down.
23:56So that's a low percentage shot.
23:58Not sure what he was thinking.
23:59If I'm him, I'm not looking towards the sideline coach.
24:03Yeah, he's not going to be happy with that attack.
24:05That is a hard-won rebound.
24:07A man's rebound right there.
24:08Way to battle for it inside.
24:10Down low.
24:12High weight.
24:17Gone two of three from the field to start the second half.
24:20Pass to Reed.
24:24Miller outside.
24:25Gets the three-point of the ball.
24:28Miller's got five points now in the quarter.
24:30And remember, he had a big game last time out.
24:33And that's continuing here.
24:35You can see it in his eyes.
24:37He expects to score it any time he touches it.
24:40Oh, Dama can't hit.
24:44Gone three of four so far in the third quarter from the field.
24:46Pretty good start to the hand.
24:49Bailey finds smart.
24:51No good off the front iron.
24:53You're not going to see that very often.
24:55Plenty of space, but he just looks face and he lifts up.
24:58They get it again.
25:00And that one's good.
25:01Flag.
25:02Flag's got 16 points.
25:05The way, Greg, they're sharing the ball tonight.
25:08Mesmerizing.
25:10Everyone's getting to touch it and everyone's contributing.
25:13The 19-foot shot.
25:15And he hits the jumper for two.
25:16And that's a spot on the floor.
25:18Bailey can really make his own.
25:21Especially at that side.
25:25Here's Shasser.
25:26And he lays it straight in.
25:29Shasser's got his second bucket of the night.
25:31Just over two and a half minutes gone by here on the second half.
25:37And Porter, here we go.
25:39And there it is for him.
25:40When he's gone, KPJ is a deadly offensive player.
25:44Can beat you in so many ways.
25:47Including off the bounce.
25:49Here's Shasser.
25:50Uses the glass to finish the layup.
25:53Shasser's got his third basket of the night right there.
25:56Man, this guy is a scoring machine.
25:58I mean, I know I'm not the only one to describe him that way.
26:02And Miller throws it down hard.
26:04As he's gotten older, we've seen KPJ become a willing passer.
26:10For Dallas, they've gone even 50% to the floor here in the third quarter.
26:14Four of eight.
26:15And Dusty May wants a timeout.
26:17He's going to have a discussion on the sideline.
26:26And with a moment, let's check out the stats for Porter.
26:30Great showing for him last season.
26:32Put up about 17 points a game.
26:35Seven assists and just over two steals.
26:37And he has been passing the ball like a virtuoso.
26:41That's what really stands out about these recent performances.
26:45I've played with someone like him.
26:47The type of player that looks to get others involved first.
26:50That's my type of teammate.
26:51Sasser finds Aldama.
26:55Tires for three.
26:56Bangs home the trifecta.
26:58Aldama.
26:59Aldama's got seven points.
27:01This is that modern big man play.
27:03Tall guys who are comfortable draining shots from deep.
27:07Stolen by Flagg.
27:12Pass to Wively.
27:14Porter pulls it in.
27:16Porter's got his fourth rebound in this one.
27:19So as a rookie, Cooper Flagg was thrown into the fire GA at the point guard position.
27:25But he handled it well.
27:26Well, Coach Jason Kidd did much the same thing with Giannis early in his career.
27:31Now the green freak crediting Kidd with helping unlock his potential as a playmaker.
27:37A tough first half, but it's been a different story here since the break.
27:42Smart passes to Bailey.
27:44Good!
27:44And Smart gets the assist.
27:47Smart's got his fourth assist with that last one here tonight.
27:50I like how confident and aggressive Bailey is.
27:53He takes initiative whenever he sees an opportunity.
27:57Here's what!
27:58And the bucket is good.
27:59Three point play chance here for him.
28:02And his stroke has been dead on from the outside.
28:05I mean, inside, outside.
28:06It just doesn't matter.
28:08Marshall, he's checked in for Kevin Porter.
28:10And let's quickly check out the scoring breakdown here for Dallas.
28:14I like how they've been attacking the lane.
28:16It's been beautiful.
28:17All game long, they've been successful penetrating and getting offensive production.
28:21And tonight, we've also seen a lot of great play from them inside.
28:25They've been consistent in terms of attacking the interior of this deep.
28:31Dallas leading by six.
28:33Flag add another basket to his impressive total.
28:36It's his ninth against 12 attempts.
28:38Strong work inside by Flag.
28:40When he's near the rim, he's looking to score every time.
28:45And it's Bailey that time to assist by Smart.
28:49Smart's got five assists in the game.
28:55Now, Sasser, nine points in the game so far.
29:00Miller grabs the miss.
29:04Reid against Wively.
29:06Here's Bailey.
29:07Here's Bailey.
29:08And he's good on the three ball.
29:10And now, just a two-point Maverick lead.
29:14Here's Wively.
29:16And finished off by Wively.
29:18And he's been a driving force for their offense tonight.
29:22Throwing some great passes.
29:24Yeah, he continues to make good decisions with the ball in his hands.
29:28And Marshall kicks to Reid.
29:32And it's Miller with the jam.
29:34And Dusty May wants a timeout.
29:37Coach is going to talk some things over with the team.
29:39Might be seeing something to adjust.
29:49Daniel Gafford's checked in for Jarek Leibold.
29:52B.J. Washington comes in for Flag.
29:55Reza Shea, he's checked in for Max Christie.
29:58And it's Howard in for Marcus Saster.
30:04Reza Shea with it.
30:05At the top of the key, Aldama.
30:11And there's a minute 45 left in the third quarter of the game.
30:15Howard, good.
30:16And what kind of defense was that?
30:18You can't give up wide open threes like that.
30:21What are you doing?
30:25Howard against Howard.
30:28And now, it's a look at the 2K leaderboard.
30:31With the list of the NBA's best fast-break teams from a season ago.
30:35Fifth, the Mavericks.
30:36I mean, this is such a tough team to deal with.
30:39If you see the numbers, they would just push the ball at every opportunity.
30:44Free throw drops for Melton.
30:53He's off on the second.
30:55Mavericks leading by four.
30:57To the paint.
30:59And he can't jam it through.
31:02A minute 20 left in the third.
31:05Pass to Bona.
31:09The Mavericks pull it in.
31:12Following this game, they hit the road to challenge the Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.
31:16That will conclude their brief two-game road trip.
31:21On 3-7 tonight from three-point territory.
31:24And Marshall kicks to Melton.
31:26Here's Bona.
31:29In low.
31:30Marshall.
31:31Banked in off the glass.
31:33Marshall's got his second bucket.
31:35Nice ball movement there.
31:36That's how you break down the defense.
31:38Cast to Eldama.
31:40Back to Howard.
31:43And slammed in by Howard.
31:46Every point counts right now in the game this tight.
31:50Defensively, you have to counter all five guys on the floor.
31:55And it's Bona missing.
31:56I mean, it doesn't get any easier than that.
31:58Mavericks leading by four.
32:00A shot by Washington and he's wide open.
32:03That's good.
32:04And so Howard with the assist.
32:07Howard's got three assists now in this one.
32:11Melton passes to Marshall.
32:15And here's Melton.
32:19To the middle.
32:20Here's Bona.
32:22The shot misses.
32:25And so it's the Dallas Mavericks.
32:28Brings the quarter to a close with a seven-point lead.
32:31And they've done a phenomenal job down low.
32:33So many of their points coming right at the rim.
32:36We'll get you back to the action after this break.
33:04And it's time now to bring you our State Farm assist of the game.
33:09As soon as he let go of that pass, you could see the defense get the air knocked out of
33:14him.
33:14Yeah, we'll talk about the teamwork.
33:16That was just a great example of two guys getting on the same page.
33:21And this is it.
33:23Glad to have you along for this fourth and final quarter.
33:26On the court for the Mavericks.
33:28We've got Daniel Gaffer.
33:30Cooper Flagg is out there with Zachary Riesa Shea.
33:33Then it's Johnson.
33:34And it's Washington in at the three-side.
33:38Mavericks leading by seven.
33:43Here's Riesa Shea.
33:44And he finishes nicely on the lane.
33:47Riesa Shea has got the first points up on the board.
33:50Here in the fourth for down.
33:53Porter kicks to Melton.
33:57Out the basket.
33:58Taking it up strong against size.
34:01He does not lack the confidence.
34:03Really putting the bigger defender on his heels.
34:06I love seeing aggressive finishes like that.
34:09Riesa Shea with it.
34:10He's guarded by Melton.
34:11And it's Riesa Shea missing.
34:13And thus far they've managed to overcome an off game from him offensively.
34:18Here's Marshall.
34:19Good.
34:20And a nice assist from Porter.
34:21And just sticking to what he does well.
34:24Trying to make a difference here down the stretch.
34:26It's such an advantage to have a guy like him when you need reliability.
34:31Wide with it.
34:32Guarded by Porter.
34:33Washington.
34:34And then Washington with the dunk.
34:36He may not have that traditional power forward build.
34:40But his bounce?
34:41Well, that kind of level's the playing field.
34:43Dash to Bona.
34:46Back to Porter.
34:47Over flag.
34:49No good on the shot a bit long that time.
34:51And that's as good a defense as you can play without getting the block.
34:55Yeah, the aggressiveness was enough to disrupt the shooter.
34:59Nice job well done.
35:02And we're around two minutes into the fourth quarter here.
35:08Quarter inside.
35:10Carded by flag.
35:12Flag with some nice defense.
35:16Washington, that's good.
35:19Washington's got the lead up to 12 now for Dallas.
35:21That's a really nice pass.
35:23This is why they like to get the ball to flag and let him be the decision maker.
35:31And you're right.
35:33All right.
35:36And Dallas also making a switch.
35:38Wively's checked in.
35:40Let's go to the sideline and see what Allie LaForce has dug up for us.
35:43Allie, take it away.
35:44Thanks, guys.
35:45The head coach of the home team had some words for his team over the break.
35:48He told them, quote, if we'd worked harder on the glass, we'd probably be up right now.
35:52Show some heart.
35:53Show some pride.
35:54It was a very direct message.
35:56Back to you guys.
35:57Allie, thank you so much.
35:59Flag with it.
36:00Guarded by Porter.
36:01And it's flag missing.
36:03If he gets that look again, he should take it.
36:06You can't let one miss scare you off of a very good shot.
36:10Milton, no good.
36:12Mavericks leading by 12.
36:15Inside.
36:17Dallas moving it around.
36:19Johnson from outside.
36:22Rebound by Marshall.
36:23Oof.
36:24He tried to get spicy and totally whiffed, huh?
36:26Okay.
36:27He's going to be living this one down for at least about a week.
36:33The Mavericks.
36:33The Mavericks have gotten just under 45% of their attempts to drop in the fourth.
36:37Four of nine.
36:38Johnson.
36:39Wide open.
36:40He fires.
36:41Again, the miss by the Mavericks.
36:44Gone just two of eight in this fourth quarter.
36:46The final quarter not treating them around so far.
36:48Shot is good.
36:49And the Mavericks lead is put down to nine in the bucket for Marshall.
36:53This one has been fun to watch.
36:56Lots of offense.
36:56Can't tend to love a high-scoring game.
37:00This has been a crowd-pleaser.
37:04Fourth quarter of play and over three and a half minutes have gone by.
37:09Porter.
37:10Dishes to Reed.
37:11Shoots over Lively.
37:13A nice shot by Reed.
37:15And how about Porter Jr.'s court awareness?
37:18Excellent job finding the open man.
37:21And we've got a timeout from Dusty May.
37:24Clearly, he's got something his players need to hear.
37:28And immediately.
37:32And some changes here for the Mavericks.
37:34Santie Aldama's checked in for Johnson.
37:37Christy comes in for Riesenshire.
37:39And Marcus Sassers subbed in for P.J. Washington.
37:42Marcus Sassers.
37:54Pass to Christy.
37:56Oh, Wively in position!
37:59Hammers the alley-oop through.
38:05Here's Porter
38:09Now Reed
38:11To the middle
38:13That's it in the Dallas Leafs
38:14Down now to just nine in the basket
38:17For Marshall
38:17It's harder to thread those passes inside
38:20But the reward is evident
38:23Here's Christie
38:25Plays it up and banks it in
38:30Gone 5 of 11 from the field in the fourth quarter
38:33Here's Melton
38:35Here's Marshall
38:36Goes up and lays it nice and easy
38:39That's taking it up strong
38:41Despite the circumstances
38:42Oh I thought that shot was going to get blocked
38:45But he found a way
38:46Christie
38:47And he floats in for the easy two
38:49Right at the assist on that one
38:53Gone 6 of 13
38:54So just above 46% on their field goal attempts
38:57Here in the quarter
39:00Shoots the three
39:01Christie there for the rebound
39:03Mavericks leading by 11
39:09Here's Zasser
39:13Leaves it in off the window
39:14Sure there were some expectations
39:17Of the flag coming into the NBA
39:19But whatever the questions were
39:21I think he's answered
39:28And now a moment to present
39:30The footlocker
39:31Player of the game
39:32Derek Wively
39:33He's put on a shooting exhibition
39:36For us here tonight
39:37He's missed a couple along the way
39:39But it sure seems like
39:40Everything
39:41Has been falling for him
39:42The only way to keep him from converting
39:44Is to keep the ball
39:46Out of his hands
39:47Their losing streak
39:48Had gotten to the point
39:49Where somebody
39:50Anybody
39:50Had to put his foot down
39:52And even though there were
39:53Other more probable candidates
39:55He's been the one
39:56To take over that leadership role
40:00Gone only 6 of 14
40:02From the field in the fourth
40:03Here's Smart
40:06Miller fires
40:08Knocks down the three
40:09And this is where Smart
40:12Has really improved
40:13The game's slowed down for him
40:15He's playing under better control
40:17Nice pass
40:19Here's Zasser
40:24Now flag
40:28No stopping that baby hook
40:31On the fly
40:32Boy they are imposing
40:34Their will
40:35Smelling blood in the water
40:37This is a chance
40:37To crush your opponent's spirit
40:39Marcus Smart
40:40The three doesn't go
40:42Mavericks leading by 12
40:47Flag
40:47Another possession
40:49Another assist
40:50That makes 15 assists
40:52He's been one step ahead
40:54Of the defense
40:55All game long
40:57Dan Porter
40:58Here we go
40:59Love the show of tenacity
41:01On the drive
41:02Porter Jr.
41:03Just forcing the defender's hand
41:05First team foul
41:07At the line for two
41:08Kevin Porter Jr.
41:13And the first one drops
41:22And Porter drops them both
41:28There's a minute 40 left in the game
41:34And down goes the three
41:37They are in total control
41:39Of this game
41:40How about the focus tonight
41:42Yeah but you also
41:43Don't want to let up
41:44And get sloppy
41:45You gotta see it
41:46All the way through to the end
41:48Quality pass
41:49Setting up a quality shot
41:51It's just textbook basketball
41:53Dallas leading by 12
41:57Now Wively
41:58Porter with the steal
42:03Outside
42:04Smart
42:05The putback
42:06Hustles for the rebound
42:08And pipes it back in
42:09That is really good work there
42:12On the offensive glass
42:13And we've got a timeout
42:15From Dusty May
42:16There was no hesitating
42:18He wants to talk to the team
42:20Right now
42:23And at this point
42:24Just sort of running through the paces
42:26As it appears
42:28It'll be a nice win here
42:29For Dallas
42:30Their hard work on the glass
42:32Paid off
42:32I tell you what
42:33They're both excellent
42:34Rebounding teams
42:35And it was a tough battle
42:36Underneath all game
42:38And I think ultimately
42:39That earned the W
42:41And during the long NBA season
42:43Each contest important
42:44Here tonight
42:44Tonight's win
42:45Will give them
42:46Four on the season
42:47And we watched one guy
42:49All night long guys
42:50And look at the stats
42:51Just confirms
42:52What a dominant game he had
42:53What a night tonight
42:55It was for Cooper Flag
42:56There wasn't much
42:58They could do
42:58To slow him down
42:59As he was converting
43:01Every good chance
43:02He got
43:03Here's Sasser
43:05Lively
43:06Gets it to go
43:07Down low
43:09Ending with a flourish
43:11These guys have done
43:13Everything right tonight
43:14Oh you can feel it coming
43:16They needed that serve
43:17To close the door
43:18And here's the three
43:23Flag with it
43:2827 seconds left to play
43:30Here in the fourth
43:31He takes it in
43:33The way they've taken charge here
43:35It's pretty unbelievable
43:37Oh you love to see it
43:39They show tremendous focus
43:40In a hostile environment
43:42It's not easy to do
43:43It's cool
43:59So we see the Mavericks
44:01Taking the win here
44:03And in the win
44:04A comfortable win
44:06In what was
44:06I think
44:07A pretty hostile environment
44:09It really was
44:10You know
44:10It's never going to be
44:11Easy on the road
44:12But they didn't have
44:13Too many problems
44:14With that tonight
44:15And that about wraps it up
44:17With Richard Jefferson
44:18And Greg Anthony
44:19And along with
44:20Allie LaForce
44:20On the sideline
44:21I'm Kevin Harlan
44:22Thank you for watching
44:24Tonight's NBA coverage
44:27And so long everyone
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44:35Could be it
44:36If we turn off
44:36A problem
44:37I'mset
44:37Tell me what you feel
44:39Could be free
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