SAN FRANCISCO — More than the Mavericks’ frigid offensive turn and more than their defensive lapses, Dallas fans amplified one specific gripe Friday night during the team’s fateful third-quarter downfall in Game 2:
Why didn’t coach Jason Kidd call a timeout?
That was a fair question as the Mavericks’ melted their 14-point halftime lead in Chase Center down into a nine-point loss and 0-2 series deficit in the Western Conference finals.