If this is the formula for winning Dallas Mavericks basketball, buckle up.
The Mavericks exploded for a 20-4 third-quarter run on Thursday then gave up 17 unanswered points to the Philadelphia 76ers to start the fourth. By the time it was done, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 82 points as Dallas tied a franchise record with 25 3-pointers. The Mavericks fended off a late 76ers rally for a 133-126 win.
This may not be a sustainable blueprint for winning basketball. But it sure wasn't boring as the Mavericks picked up a much-needed win against a fellow championship hopeful.