The Mavericks’ win vs. Thunder proves P.J. Washington’s importance, and 4 more thoughts

November 18, 2024

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) gestures after a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

1. What the Dallas Mavericks did to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, the 121-119 win that reset the team's record (7-7) to .500, was schoolyard levels of bullyball. It was a coherent, well executed plan to lean into this sport's core tenant: that...