Drama hit Dallas last night in a tense finish that had the arena on its toes. With just 27 seconds left and the Mavericks down three to the Grizzlies, Jason Kidd turned to a familiar option. A play designed for Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters ever. But instead of a storybook moment, the sequence unraveled, leaving the Mavericks stunned and the crowd in disbelief.
Klay Thompson hit outside of the rim as the Magic grabbed an offensive rebound. After which, they nailed three of their four free throws following a couple of fouls from Dallas to hold on for a 102-96 win. Although many blamed Klay’s poor shot selection for the loss, Kidd took responsibility for the team’s performance on himself after the game.
After the final buzzer, which was followed by a heated argument between

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