The Dallas Mavericks lost 112-101 to the Denver Nuggets at home on Sunday, but that didn't stop Dereck Lively II from putting up a career-high eight assists against Nikola Jokic, the best passing ...

How have they done it? Dereck Lively II put it simply, it's the next man up mentality. That's all they can rely on without their superstar players. “Next man up mentality,” Lively said.

Nikola Jokic seems to be enjoying his time out in the NBA this season to the fullest. Trying to get his team into the playoffs, the Serbian superstar is giving it his all. And while he is getting ...

The win represented a second consecutive victory for Dallas. Following the game, Dereck Lively II took some time to explain an element of his game that has improved in his second season.

Camara immediately attacked the basket. The 6-foot-7 Camara encountered Dallas' 7-1 center Dereck Lively II at the hoop. Camara put a move on Lively to create space and went up with his shot at ...

Dereck Lively II added season highs with 21 points and 16 rebounds for the Mavericks, who are still without All-Star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Dallas has won two straight following a ...

Despite missing star players Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks capitalized on strong individual performances, including Jaden Hardy’s 25-point outing and Dereck Lively’s first 20 ...