DALLAS — The contrast could not be more vivid. Juxtaposed, the signature image from last season’s Mavericks playoff collapse is starkly different than “The Moment” of Dallas’ Game 5 annihilation of Utah on Monday night.
Last May: Clippers Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Marcus Morris Sr. glowering over posterized Maxi Kleber, with no other Mavericks in sight.
Monday: Jazz center Hassan Whiteside standing over fallen Luka Doncic, Mavericks teammates Dorian Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock instantly confronting Whiteside, with seemingly the entire Dallas roster and coaching staff close behind.
