Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks mettle revealed itself in the crucible of overtime against the NBA's second-best team. The Mavericks set a franchise record with four players blocking three or more shots in one of the season's most physical battles, erasing an 18-point third-quarter deficit through sheer defensive will. Anthony Davis swatted away a late regulation attempt, rookie Cooper Flagg buried a clutch jumper to force overtime, then orchestrated the decisive play by drawing two defenders and finding Davis for the go-ahead dunk with 1:32 remaining. Davis secured the final defensive rebound through a rugby scrum of bodies to seal the 116-114 statement victory over Detroit at American Airlines Center.