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00:00Was that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
00:41All I ever wanted was a black brand national, being rational, giving what they asked for, it's not enough, a
00:49few solid left but it's not enough, I'm in it, yeah somebody gotta do it, I'm in it, yeah somebody
00:55gotta do it, get my foot up on the gas but somebody gotta do it, turn TV off, turn TV
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01:07off, it's crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious.
01:10Turn TV off, turn TV off, it's crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious.
01:18hi everyone we're coming to you live on 2k sports bringing you the nba this is kevin harlan i'll be
01:27joined by greg anthony tim legler and we'll be hearing from our reporter ali la force in the
01:32sidelines as well and the injury report for both teams players who will not be available tonight
01:39and with both teams at less than full strength we'll have to see which side is able to remain
01:46more effective now a look at gallus's starting lineup big man on the floor formerly washington
01:53and gafford flag is out there with christie and it's marshall in at the three and for the cavaliers
02:00the big men on the floor forum mobley and allen mitchell is out there with harden and it's
02:06and at the small forward you know these two teams rack up the assist break they pride themselves on
02:13playing unselfish basketball yeah both sides preach player and ball movement getting everyone involved
02:22it makes both teams that much more difficult to defend harden kicks to mitchell
02:29mobley sets the pick for mitchell a three-pointer no good and even without that three ball dropping for
02:36him the defense should have done more on that last play on the wing christie
02:46here's flag guarded by hard six on the shot clock good on the bucket selfless play from flag if your
02:53shot isn't there off the action you have to give it up
03:00hardin she'll pay in the d mobley outside
03:06cleveland moving it around now on the screen for mitchell over christie and it's mitchell missing
03:13yeah he's got to be mad at himself for missing that one especially considering the defense
03:17didn't really affect him has to washington
03:23produced screen on heart
03:26kept alive
03:31just around a minute and a half into the first quarter and it's flag with the rebound
03:36and even though he didn't get a piece of that shot you love the pressure he puts on the shooter
03:41and sometimes that's all you need to do to force that miss
03:45now it's hard
03:50now here's allen hardin outside
04:00back to allen from downtown
04:04it's rebounded by dallas
04:05and he didn't punish them for the weak coverage there but they can't count on him to continue missing
04:11and greg what stands out most about donovan mitchell's game
04:15i think it's his consistency he's a fearsome scorer pretty much since he set foot in the league
04:22and with his pull-up game he can get his shot off against anyone
04:26i like flag from beyond the arc i'd like to see him shoot it with volume from out there
04:32and timeout call by kenny atkinson he's ready to talk things through with him
04:37you know so much turmoil for the mavericks last season ga despite that
04:41they were a win away from making the playoffs
04:45yeah they battled valuable
04:46but to go for the 2024 nba final
04:50to the lottery
04:51obviously disappointing
04:53they're looking to make amends this season
05:05oh yeah
05:13No thanks!
05:37A little bit!
05:37No!
05:44No!
05:45No!
05:46No!
05:47No!
05:49No!
06:19Go on the wing.
06:21Marshall defending.
06:25Here's Harden.
06:27Another miss.
06:28And they've really hit a rough patch here.
06:30Mavericks leading by five.
06:34Marshall finds Gafford.
06:36Now Christie.
06:40Gafford is screen on Harden.
06:43Down to five on the shot clock.
06:46Shots good by Gafford.
06:47Yeah, I love the communication and the chemistry between those teammates.
06:52And so it's Harden bringing it up for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
06:56Looking for the first basket of the game.
07:00Mitchell passes to Harden.
07:06The 19-foot shot.
07:08Hot enough on that one as it misses.
07:10I didn't see that miss coming.
07:12I mean, he's usually been money from that range.
07:15Christie, the pass to Washington.
07:21Now on against Gafford.
07:22Here's Christie.
07:24A chance to extend the lead to double digits, but it's no good.
07:31Here is Harden.
07:33He has yet to score.
07:35Dives to the hoop.
07:36He's just scored his first basket with that shot, making him one for four.
07:39And when Harden's this close, he looks to score.
07:43Love his mentality.
07:46Back to Marshall.
07:49Pass to Flag.
07:51Gafford sets the pick for Flag.
07:54Over in the corner, Washington.
07:56And here's Marshall from the arc.
07:58Here he's the long-range jumper.
07:59If he gets any daylight out there, he is capable of knocking that shot down.
08:04Guys are looking for a spark here.
08:06Yeah, a cold stretch offensively.
08:08For sure.
08:09And here's Mitchell from the arc.
08:12And the Mavericks with possession.
08:15They're on a 10-2 run here.
08:16And Flag throws it down.
08:19Yeah, they have gone full throttle from the opening tip, showing no signs of letting up.
08:25Yeah, they've just been the better team.
08:27They've been more aggressive, which is why they hold a double-digit lead.
08:31And timeout call by Kenny Atkinson.
08:34He made the decision to huddle up with his guys and talk about strategy.
08:38Good job.
08:39We're good at that.
08:41Yeah, goddamn quick shot, big shot, shot, freezing face while you're in slot.
08:47Last two minutes of a drop 10, opening down on the lawn.
08:51Yeah, goddamn quick shot, big shot, shot, freezing face while you're in slot.
08:57You know when they came to see me, never on my level, even if we in the same league.
09:02Talking too much on the court, you a big squeak.
09:04Don't let me cross over, watch your kick squeak.
09:10Last two minutes, I'ma drop 10, opening down on the lawn.
09:14Yeah, goddamn quick shot, big shot, freezing face while you're in slot.
09:20Last two minutes, I'ma drop 10, opening down on the lawn.
09:23Yeah, goddamn quick shot, big shot, shot, freezing face while you're in slot.
09:30You know when they came to see me, never on my level, even if we in the same league.
09:35Talking too much on the court, you a big squeak.
09:37Don't let me cross over, watch your kick squeak.
09:42Last two minutes, I'ma drop 10, opening down on the lawn.
09:47Tomlin's checked in, and it's Ellison first, Sam Merrill.
10:08We've got 1-0-8 left here in the first quarter.
10:14Harden outside.
10:17The three.
10:19The Cavaliers again can't hit.
10:22Mavericks leading by 10.
10:26And that's going to be a travel.
10:30Man, the Cavaliers making a change here.
10:33Bruce is checked in.
10:34Then for the Mavericks.
10:36Bagley, he's checked in for Daniel Gafford.
10:38Thompson comes in for Marshall.
10:40And it's Williams in for Flagg.
10:43Cleveland's gone 0-4 from three-point land to start out.
10:46Looking cold from outside.
10:47Here's Schroeder.
10:49Kicks it out to Ellis.
10:50Gets the three-point bomb.
10:52And that's exactly what he's looking for.
10:55Draining the triple.
10:59Outside Williams.
11:04Middleton, a screen on Ellis.
11:06Middleton on the wing.
11:08Pass to Bagley.
11:09It's stolen by Schroeder.
11:11Oh, here we go.
11:12Ellis has got it.
11:13The best great chance.
11:14Put it down hard.
11:15Watch out the load.
11:17Woo!
11:18At 6'11", Allen, a legitimate threat to finish through the rim.
11:23Especially when given that kind of position.
11:26It's good from long range.
11:28Give them credit.
11:30Offensively, they've been the more efficient team.
11:33Yeah, they have just found the better looks.
11:36And they are capitalized.
11:37When defenders give you that kind of space, you have to keep them honest.
11:42And so is the Dallas Mavericks.
11:44With their lead standing at six points here at the end of the quarter.
11:47And against one of the toughest offensive players in the league.
11:50They've been doing a great job shutting down James Harden.
11:53And we've got more M2K Sports coming your way after this break.
12:13And if you're just joining us, we've played through one quarter in this one.
12:17And a chance for just a second now to check out the scoring breakdown for Dallas.
12:22Absolutely dialed in from beyond the arc so far in this one.
12:26The defense is surrendering the long range shot here early on.
12:30Well, from the start, they've been making quality passes offensively.
12:34And that is reflected in their assist number.
12:37On the floor for Dallas.
12:39We've got Bagley.
12:41Lee Thompson is out there with Bruce Middleton.
12:43Then it's Williams.
12:44And it's Nembhard in at the one.
12:47And now we're being joined by our 2K insider, Shans Charania, who's calling in with a good story.
12:53Shans, what do you have?
12:55Well, guys, a lot of excitement about the upcoming 2026 draft class.
12:59But quietly, some scouts voicing early concern about the quality of prospects in the class of 27.
13:05Now, there's still time for players to emerge.
13:07But expect this to impact the way teams value those picks.
13:11Something to keep an eye on, no doubt.
13:13Shans, thank you very much for the report.
13:16There is Williams after the Cavaliers pick up 3.
13:28Just 5 to shoot.
13:30Goes up from the top of the key.
13:32Rebounded by Ellis.
13:34The Cavaliers trail by 3.
13:37And it's Schroeder in the corner.
13:40Yes, and it's Ellis picking up the assist.
13:43Schroeder's got 5 points so far.
13:45Well, taking full advantage of a defensive weakness there.
13:48And it certainly helps if you get shots that your guys can knock down.
13:52Now, we'll hear from Allie LaForce, and she's got a story for us.
13:56An update, Allie.
13:57Hey, guys.
13:57Well, Clay Thompson last season, climbing into the top five all-time with three-pointers made
14:02and continues to knock them down for Dallas.
14:05He said, my game fits this team so well as far as stretching the floor, playing hard defense,
14:10and being a two-way guy.
14:11He's looking to add a new chapter to his legacy.
14:13Back over to you, guys.
14:14A future Hall of Famer, no doubt.
14:17Okay.
14:18Thank you, Allie.
14:19Thank you, Allie.
15:12And the Cavaliers with some changes.
15:14Sam Merrill.
15:16He's checked in for Max Struth.
15:18And James Harden subbed in for Keon Ellis.
15:21And then for Dallas.
15:22P.J. Washington.
15:23He's checked in for Chris Middleton.
15:25Flag comes in for Clay Thompson.
15:27Christie subbed in for Williams.
15:37Here's Bagley.
15:39Hasn't made one yet.
15:41Washington finds Nembhard to the paint.
15:45Here's Bagley.
15:46And the layup's good off the glass.
15:48And the Mavericks lead by two.
15:51Gotta push Bagley out of the paint.
15:53Once he's close to the rim, he is locked in on scoring.
15:59Back to Schroeder.
16:01Pass to Allen.
16:04Mavericks with the rebound.
16:06They've led by as much as 10.
16:09Now, Nembhard.
16:15Here's Flag.
16:17And it's off from three-point rating.
16:20So, right for Cooper Flagg.
16:22Both of his parents were college basketball players.
16:24Yeah, and I love that Cooper's mom calls him string bait.
16:28Though at this point, he's a powerful young man.
16:31He also has a twin brother, Ace, who's got some talent as well.
16:39Dallas has gone 1-3 from way outside since the start of the tournament.
16:43And then Washington with the dunk.
16:46Yeah, he gives up a few inches to most of his matchups.
16:49But his ability to rise above always gives him a chance.
16:54Now, here is Harden.
16:59Allen outside.
17:02Peter passes to Allen.
17:04Over Bagley.
17:05Two free throws coming up, and they call the shooting foul.
17:09Such a force as Allen goes to the line.
17:13A real throwback.
17:15Jarrett is a center who primarily operates near the hoop.
17:19Take a break.
17:20Take a break.
17:21Two shots.
17:32And he can't get the first one.
17:35And Allen impacts the game on all levels.
17:38This kid has what it takes.
17:41Donovan Mitchell's checked in for Dennis Schroeder.
17:52Good on the second free throw.
17:53You know, the pregame routine is something I know you embraced, and we see that with guys like Curry and
17:59Durant.
17:59We've heard a lot about what they do.
18:01What was the most important part of your pregame regimen, Jim?
18:05Well, you know, Kevin, for me, I was really going to be judged based on catch-and-shoot percentages.
18:11Can I get off threes, and can I make threes?
18:14So for me, it was all about high-volume three-point shooting before the game, getting comfortable for every spot
18:22on the floor where I may get a shot.
18:25And same routine every game?
18:27Every game, same thing.
18:29And I made sure, of course, I finished on that make.
18:34Christy kicks to Washington.
18:38Pass to flag.
18:41Trying to answer back, but that three is off the mark.
18:44The Cavaliers trailed by three.
18:48Kicks it out to Harden.
18:51Can't tie it up as that one misses.
18:55Love Avericks have gone four of eight so far here in the second quarter.
18:58Washington, that's good.
19:00I love the unselfishness, and you know coaches do as well.
19:05His willingness to share the ball elevates this offense.
19:10And timeout call by Kenny Atkinson.
19:12He's going to take a minute here to get things straightened out.
19:19Okay, everyone, look who's running onto the court.
19:22Your pass, now it's about to get me.
19:25.
20:28Kevin Mobley's just in for the Cavaliers.
20:31Number four, Kevin Mobley.
20:531.25 left now here on the second.
20:56Mitchell outside.
20:58Once again off the mark by Cleveland.
21:01And on an open look like that, he's very gifted at making the weak coverage pick.
21:05Christie can't make it.
21:08The Cavaliers trail by six.
21:11And Merrill has it in the corner.
21:14Hits it from three-point range.
21:16And we're playing about as much defense as they did there.
21:19Not nearly enough.
21:24There's 53 seconds left in the first half of basketball.
21:28Weig with it.
21:29And Allen picks him up defensively.
21:31And he'll shoot free throws here.
21:32Clearly fouled on that shot that time.
21:34The whistle blowing.
21:35And what you love about Cooper Flagg, G.A.
21:38He's committed with playing the game the right way.
21:41Yeah.
21:41I mean, even back in middle school, he would binge watch the 86 Celtics.
21:46A team known for its high IQ.
22:06And the first one at the line is good.
22:08Well-rounded.
22:10That's the term you saw all over Flagg's scouting reports.
22:13Everyone was attracted to a guy who looks like he is capable of doing it all.
22:19And doing it at an NBA level with the proper development.
22:30And that's good as he hits both of his shots.
22:33A big man with a nice shooting stroke.
22:36You'll love to see it.
22:38Harden outside.
22:40Back to Mitchell.
22:41Good!
22:42Top of the Mitchell down low.
22:44And bursting through inside.
22:47So difficult to contain when Mitchell's on the attack.
22:5429 seconds left in the first half.
23:00Here's Flatton.
23:02That one, no good.
23:03Good work defensively by Harden.
23:05For three, Mitchell.
23:08Mavericks with the rebound.
23:11Gaffer's got his fifth rebound in this one.
23:13Passed the flag to the right side.
23:19Here's Washington.
23:21No good on the last second attempt there.
23:23And that's it for the first half of action.
23:25What's been a very close game here.
23:27Everett's ahead.
23:28Up by three.
23:29And Allie LaForest has got something now for us from the floor.
23:32Allie, take it away.
23:34I'm here with Coach Jason Kidd.
23:36Coach, what stood out to you most in that first half?
23:40Well, I think we shared the ball.
23:41We got some great looks offensively.
23:43Defensively, we got to limit them to one shot.
23:45But guys are playing hard.
23:46And this is a big game for us.
23:48And we want to see how guys respond.
23:51Hopefully, they rise to the occasion.
23:53Thanks, Coach.
23:54Allie, thank you for that interview.
23:56And now, we're at halftime.
23:58And we'll be back to bring you more basketball after this.
24:02And get ready for the fan.
24:05At fourth shot.
24:06Drum roll, please.
24:10They're taking about the shot.
24:16One more time.
24:20A round of applause for the participants.
24:52A round of applause for the participants.
25:06And after a fairly even first couple of quarters,
25:09the second half could turn out to be a great one
25:11as both teams try to gain an edge.
25:13Cooper Flagg really making a difference here.
25:16And we saw just how important he is for this team
25:19in the first half.
25:20He was getting everyone involved.
25:23He is spreading it around so well all over the floor.
25:27The defense really can't take anything away.
25:30The rim protectors standing tall for him.
25:32Mulberry and Allen.
25:34Harden out there with Mitchell.
25:35And it's Merrill in at the small forward position.
25:38So that's who's on the floor for the Cavaliers.
25:41Right now, let's take a moment here
25:42to catch up with Allie LaForce on the sideline.
25:45Thanks, Kevin.
25:46The Dallas Mavericks are all in on defense.
25:48Coach Jason Kidd said, quote,
25:50that's something you can hang your hat on,
25:51especially when your offense isn't going.
25:54Defense will give you a chance to win those ugly games.
25:57That gives you the opportunity to play for that bigger trophy.
26:00Back to you guys.
26:01Yeah, got to have it.
26:02All right, Allie, thank you for the report.
26:04Allen finds Merrill.
26:07Mitchell wide open.
26:09Two corners off the mark.
26:12Mavericks leading by four.
26:17Marshall deciding where to go with it.
26:19Pass to Christie.
26:21From deep Washington.
26:23Harden grabs the miss.
26:25Harden's got its fourth rebound
26:27with that last one here tonight.
26:28And Mobley throws it down.
26:30And went up and pulled it down.
26:33Mobley soaring.
26:35And so Marshall will bring it up for the Mavericks.
26:38They've led by as much as 10.
26:42Here's Flag.
26:48For the three.
26:49Oh, through the foul.
26:51It almost hit the three-point bucket.
26:53But he'll go to the line to shoot three.
26:55And you think of the different styles of play.
26:58Tim is the one that you prefer watching.
27:01I personally like variety, Kevin.
27:04And I like certainly three-point shooting.
27:06That's how I made my living.
27:08But I also want to see post plays.
27:10And I want to see teams that also can beat you
27:13with isolation sets as well.
27:15I think those are the toughest teams to defend.
27:18They can hit you from any area.
27:20They sure can.
27:22And he hits the first of three.
27:46And he's good on the second.
28:10Last one's off.
28:11And they'll settle for two points.
28:13The Cavaliers trail by four.
28:16Merrill passes to Mobley.
28:17Lays it up off the glass.
28:19Mobley's got four this 40.
28:21And the ever-growing confidence of Mobley inside.
28:25He knows these are shots he can make consistently.
28:29That one goes in.
28:31And the Mavericks lead by four.
28:32And look at how quick he was to fight on the pump fake.
28:36Left his feet way too soon.
28:40The three from Hudson.
28:42A rebound by Washington.
28:44It's almost like he's trying to make things hard on himself.
28:48You know, he's just got to slow the game down.
28:50Try to get some easy.
28:51Well, this is a good reminder for anybody who thinks he's too small for a five.
28:57His athletic ability totally levels the playing field.
29:00And here are the Cavaliers now.
29:02Following the score by Dallas.
29:04And here's Mitchell from the arc.
29:06And it's Flagg with the rebound.
29:09Flagg's got four rebounds now tonight.
29:15Second half of play.
29:17And we're three minutes into the third here.
29:19Fires it up.
29:20Again, the Mavericks score.
29:21Well, he is really filling it up.
29:24But also keeping others involved.
29:26And timeout call by Kenny Atkinson.
29:29Coach needs a moment to talk things over.
29:32Here comes your Cleveland Cavaliers.
29:35Three.
29:41Two.
30:41We're making a change here. Ellis is checked in. And Dallas also making the switch. Nemard's checked in.
30:58The Cavaliers trail by eight. Mitchell outs out. Ellis kicks to Mobley.
31:10Yes, and it's Ellis picking up the assist. Ellis has got three assists now in this one.
31:15That's the kind of aggressive and assertive play they need as we get closer and closer to crunch time.
31:22Now, here's Marshall. He's got nine. Last to Gafford. Now, Nemard. Shot clock at six.
31:33Here's Washington. And another basket for Dallas.
31:36You can't just stop when there's a pick set up. Got to fight over it as a defender.
31:42Well, you just have to communicate those switches. If you don't, it's on you.
31:48Now, here's Mobley. He has six.
31:51A lot of focus on the part of Mobley. Gets great position, feet set, and lets it fly.
32:01Here's Christie. And he can't answer back. The three-pointer off-line.
32:08Ellis fishes to heart.
32:11Let's it go from deep. And the rebound goes to the Mavericks.
32:16Washington's got his fourth rebound with that last one here tonight.
32:19People have said, Greg, he is a system unto himself. In fact, he said it about himself.
32:25James Harden's ability, GA, to break down defenses remains in rarefied air.
32:30And even as he's lost a step now, his supreme skill level ensures he remains a threat on a nightly
32:37basis.
32:38Here's Mitchell. The Mavericks making the shot. The three from Harden.
32:42Harden buries the triple.
32:44In the deep. You've got to get out from a bag for Harden. He'll make you pay.
32:49And so now, a timeout called by Jason Kidd. He's going to take this chance to talk to his guys.
32:55And as things present themselves throughout a game, teams have to adapt on the fly.
33:01Yeah, it gives you a chance right here to reset.
33:04Get everybody back on the same page so you can execute.
33:08You'll see yourself on the screen.
33:10And he's good.
33:11That's true.
33:12Let's go.
33:17Let's see what you got.
33:26Oh, shit.
33:34Oh, shit.
34:12A different look now for Cleveland.
34:14Domlin's checked in.
34:16And Truce is subbed in for Mitchell.
34:18And a new group getting ready for Dallas.
34:20Marvin Bagley's checked in for Daniel Gafford.
34:23Chris Middleton comes in for Washington.
34:25Flag is checked in for Najee Marshall.
34:27And it's Thompson in for Max Christie.
34:3756 seconds left in the third.
34:41Thompson outside.
34:42Jacks up a three.
34:45And it's out of bounds.
34:47They say it was last touched by Bagley.
34:50What did they do?
34:5846 seconds left to play in the third.
35:03Down at the screen for Schroeder.
35:05And another three for Cleveland.
35:09The Mavericks leading.
35:14Now, Nembhard scoreless thus far.
35:18And the free ball is good.
35:20And how's that for an answer?
35:23Thompson getting his revenge in style there.
35:26Now on a screen on Nembhard.
35:29And that one's good.
35:30Schroeder.
35:31Nice answer back there.
35:33Love to see the competitors.
35:36And when you give up a three, there's always this instinct to try and get it back immediately.
35:45Middleton outside.
35:47With one on the clock.
35:49And we reach the end of the third quarter.
35:51Just a terrific game so far.
35:53Mavericks lead by one.
35:56We'll get right back to the action when we return.
36:17Well, what a terrific game it's been so far with this fourth quarter.
36:21Sure bring more pressure-packed basketball.
36:23On the floor for Dallas starting the fourth quarter here.
36:26Swiding in at the wing positions will be Thompson in flag.
36:30Then it's Chris Middleton.
36:32And it's Nembhard in at the point.
36:34Merrill can't hit.
36:36The Mavericks shooting an efficient 53% from the field.
36:41Thompson outside.
36:43A three ball.
36:45Thompson with the three.
36:47Bottom line, you need shooters on your team who can space the floor.
36:52Yeah, that's how you create that spacing.
36:55And that will open up a lot of options offensively.
37:00Mavericks leading by four.
37:02Pass to Nembhard.
37:11Middleton on the wing.
37:13Six to shoot.
37:16Here's flag.
37:18Off target from outside.
37:21Just over a minute play near the fourth.
37:27Carden the pass to Merrill.
37:28And here's Ellis for three.
37:30Gets the three-pointer to form.
37:33And those are the types of shots down the stretch that win you ball game.
37:41It's Nembhard on the wing.
37:42Guarded by Hart.
37:44Three-pointer.
37:46A shot by Nembhard.
37:48No good.
37:49Cavaliers have gone one of three from the field.
37:52This is right in the fourth quarter.
37:53So they take the lead.
37:55And you don't want to allow too many of those short runs with the game right now in the balance.
38:01And we've got a timeout called by Jason Kidd.
38:05He knows every possession is critical now.
38:12And Kevin F.
38:13We'll be working back now.
38:15Let's get it.
38:19Let's get it.
38:20Let's get it.
38:24I'm looking back now.
38:27Go ahead.
38:28Let's get it.
38:31Let's get it.
38:33Let's get it.
39:34Hey guys, I was able to catch the message that Jason Kidd was giving to his team.
39:38Coach was blunt with his assessment.
39:39He said to throw out everything that happened until now.
39:42It is a brand new game, and it's only a few minutes.
39:45Leave it out on the floor.
39:46Back to you guys.
39:48All right, Allie, we thank you for that.
39:50Here's Flag.
39:55Nembhard with it.
39:57A shot by Thompson, and no one's around.
40:00Again, the miss by the Mavericks.
40:03Still hard.
40:07Back to Merrill.
40:10And a miss there on the triple.
40:12The Mavericks trail.
40:17From the arc.
40:19It's rebounded by Schroeder.
40:22Cleveland's gotten just one of four three-pointers to go down for them.
40:25Here on the floor.
40:26And Mobley throws it down.
40:29And how about the incredible timing on that alley-oop?
40:32He absolutely hammered it down.
40:35Mavericks trail by three.
40:37Middleton outside.
40:39Pass to Thompson.
40:41Gafferb sets the pick for Thompson.
40:43And he's good on the three-ball.
40:46Thompson's got a couple of three-pointers now in the fourth for the Mangs.
40:50And this is Thompson's calling card.
40:52An exceptional shooter from downtown.
40:58Middleton against Mobley.
41:01Off target from outside.
41:04Dallas has got a disappointing two assists on three-point attempts here in the fourth.
41:10Middleton outside.
41:13Thompson outside.
41:15Now Middleton.
41:19Now Nemhoff.
41:22Three.
41:23Good.
41:24Well, the defense was a little soft right there.
41:26And it made it a practice shot.
41:29And Kenny Atkinson calls timeout here.
41:32He's very aware of the timing here.
41:35And the significance of getting things squared away with his team.
41:45Time to get lost, man.
41:47On their way to the floor is your Manitou Hustle.
41:51Time to give a nice tour.
41:56Coming in.
42:20Well, when he was in the car, he's very busy.
42:53For the Cavaliers, Jared Allen comes in for Bryant.
42:57And it's Mitchell in for Dennis Schroeder.
43:20Here's Merrill.
43:24Mitchell looking it over.
43:26From outside, Washington rips down the rebound.
43:30Mavericks leading by three.
43:32Christie, here's Geffert.
43:38One-fifty-two left in the fourth quarter.
43:41Now a flag.
43:47Harden throws it down.
43:50Enzo Harden will bring it up for the Cavaliers.
43:53Now Mitchell shoots the three.
43:57That one misses.
43:58Well, he wants to shoot his way out of this goal spill, but the struggle continues.
44:04And he doesn't have to do it alone.
44:06He's got that headache on the field.
44:12He's against Allen.
44:14Oh, softly lays it in.
44:16Delivering on the high flag.
44:19Proving he can be the guy in big moments.
44:29Yeah, I think he's forced that a little bit there.
44:32Should have tried for a higher percentage look from the three.
44:35Here's Washington.
44:42And now we've got the intentional foul.
44:57And they go to the intentional foul.
44:59Jared Aaron, second, second game foul.
45:05Goodie Bales, Daniel Gaffert, two fouls.
45:15Shoot him two.
45:29He drops the first one, and that increases their lead to six.
45:41And he is unable to get the second one.
45:45And I'm sure he would like to have had all of those, but he's still able to pad the lead.
45:54Down it goes for three.
45:56And he's not going to miss those very often.
45:59Even from deep, the B has to close out a little stronger on him.
46:07There's 21 seconds left in the game.
46:12Here's Washington.
46:15Shot clock at five.
46:20Rebounded by Allen inside.
46:22And Kenny Atkinson calls timeout.
46:25Pivotal moment in this game.
46:26He's not taking any chances.
46:28He'll call time.
46:30Turning here to our analysts.
46:31What factors, guys, come to your mind?
46:34And if you can get a three, shoot it.
46:37Otherwise, get the quick two and a foul.
46:39You're definitely going to have to get a three here.
46:42And then count on them to miss three.
46:45And then count on them to miss free throw.
47:06And then count on them to miss free throw.
48:12This is why they will go him off.
48:15He's going to take and make shots.
48:18And Jason Kidd has called timeout.
48:20No doubt he is feeling the importance of this moment right now.
48:24Get out of there!
48:26You see me!
48:48He's going to take and make shots.
48:57He's going to take and make shots.
49:32He's going to take and make shots.
49:39He's going to take and make shots.
50:24He's going to take and make shots.
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