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Mavericks star Kyrie Irving's eye-opening message to Dereck Lively II amid Thunder's Hack-a-Shaq approach
The Dallas Mavericks took care of business in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning a 105-101 home victory. PJ Washington led the way with 27 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both performed well. One of the primary storylines that emerged from the game was Oklahoma City's Hack-a-Shaq approach on Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II. For those who may not be aware, the Hack-a-Shaq strategy became popular when opposing teams would foul Shaquille O'Neal to send him to the free throw line.
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Mavericks' Jason Kidd provides latest Dereck Lively II update before Clippers series
Lively's mother, Kathy Drysdale, passed away after a battle with cancer last Friday. Lively made the announcement on social media Friday, and the Mavericks held a moment of silence to honor Kathy before their game against the Detroit Pistons. Nobody would have blamed Lively if he needed more time before returning to practice.
All Players
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|---|---|---|
| 13 | PF | |
| 77 | PG | |
| 0 | PG | |
| 3 | SF | |
| 21 | PF | |
| 8 | SG | |
| 10 | SG | |
| 1 | SG | |
| 11 | PG | |
| 55 | SF | |
| 42 | PF | |
| 9 | SG | |
| 2 | C | |
| 88 | PF | |
| 7 | C | |
| 18 | PF | |
| 25 | PF | |
| 00 | PG |