ATLANTA – Short on manpower, the Mavericks tried to cheat fate on Saturday night and for the longest time, it looked like they were up to the job.
And then, they left feeling like they got jobbed.
A late blocked shot/goaltend/inadvertent whistle that was eerily similar – but called differently – than a play the Mavericks had earlier this season against Portland ended any hope they had of stealing a victory against the Atlanta Hawks.
Trae Young and John Collins were at the center of the controversial play that ended up being ruled a made basket after a lengthy video review.