But in the end, they reversed their fortunes not only in the first but also in the second round and successfully defended their title, raising their chances of winning from 0% to 100%.
In a sense, the current Mavericks and the former Rockets were in very similar situations.
If people underestimated the Mavericks just because they were ranked fifth, the people of Dallas might well make history repeat itself.
Conley continued to orchestrate the offense in the frontcourt, and this time Little Gasol blocked West, while Hansen misaligned against Nowitzki, outmaneuvered him, and facing the help defender Marion, passed the ball without looking directly to Guy in the corner.
Guy caught the ball and shot a three-pointer with confidence.
Constant practice might not yield immediate results, but persistent effort definitely brings rewards!
4 to 5, the Grizzlies took the lead.
