The NBA Playoffs are built for superstars. There is no debate that the grueling schedule, repetitive physical opponents, and iso-heavy nature of the postseason is designed for Kings and Klaws alike to reign supreme.
So what if I told you that the brightest shining moment in Dallas Mavericks postseason history, since the 2014 Vince Carter Game 3 Winner, took place Wednesday night with the Mavs’ current superstar sitting on the bench?
Because that’s exactly what happened.
The Mavericks were the aggressor in their Game 2 matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, and it started from the tip.