Dereck Lively II has enjoyed an NBA Playoffs breakthrough while playing with a heavy heart; those who know him best are watching his rise with pride
Dereck Lively II delivered for the Mavs against the OKC Thunder in the second round, sinking multiple clutch free throws across games as the Thunder intentionally sent him to the line. Lively opened up on his motivation behind surviving the Hack-A-Shaq tactics. “You could definitely say that.
When the NBA announced the all-rookie first and second teams on Monday, one thing stood out. The only player among the 10 on the two teams that’s still playing is Mavericks’ center Dereck Lively II.
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II performed well during the Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference Semifinals series victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively, a 20-year-old rookie, presented a lob threat for Dallas and he also helped in the rebounding department.
The NBA officially unveiled the two All-Rookie teams for the 2023-24 season on Monday.
The Dallas Mavericks are moving on to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three years. And while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving deserve immense credit for leading the Mavs back to the WCF, a lot of deserved praise is being thrown on the team’s rookie center, Dereck Lively II.
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II played a pivotal role in the Dallas Mavericks’ series-clinching 117-116 Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively finished the game with a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 on Wednesday by a final score of 104-92. Dallas now leads the Western Conference Semifinals series 3-2.
Three months ago, calling the Mavericks a lockdown defense would have been wild. After holding the Oklahoma City Thunder to 92 points in a Game 5 win, it simply sounds accurate.
In a humorous turn of events during the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' Game 3 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Thunder's head coach, Mark Daigneault, employed the 'Hack-a-Shaq' strategy against Mavericks center Dereck Lively II.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks took care of business in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning a 105-101 home victory. PJ Washington led the way with 27 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both performed well.
When the Oklahoma City Thunder were in the middle of intentionally fouling him in the tensed fourth quarter during Saturday’s playoff game at American Airlines Center, Dallas Mavericks backup center Dereck Lively II had one definitive thought that came across his mind when he was pressed to convert some crucial free throws.
Alex Hinton of the Action Network shares his top three NBA player props for Tuesday, May 7, featuring bets for Jarrett Allen, Jaylen Brown and Dereck Lively II.
The rookie big man faces his toughest task yet with Maxi Kleber out for the series When Maxi Kleber came crashing down to the floor on Friday night, you could feel the collective panic set in throughout the DFW area.
Dereck Lively II has been a hustler and all-around impactful player on both ends for the Dallas Mavericks this season, stepping into his rookie year as a player who can add so much value to a team with star power.
The Dallas Mavericks lead the LA Clippers 3-2 through Game 5 of the first-round series. The NBA playoffs have mostly offered lopsided series results in the Western Conference, but the Mavericks' series doesn't fit the bill.
The center position has been one of turmoil for the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks. Last off-season, they attempted to end this uncertainty by taking a potential franchise center with the 12th overall pick.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd told NBA reporters that Dereck Lively II could miss two weeks. Lively II is dealing with a right knee injury. Lively II is averaging 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.4 blocks on the season while shooting 74.7% from the field and 50.6% from the free-throw line.
The Dallas Mavericks completed a regular-season sweep of the San Antonio Spurs for just the second time in franchise history with a 113-107 win on Tuesday night.
As the NBA season approaches its home stretch, multiple rookies will play major roles in determining how the season shakes out.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II is set to represent the organization as one of the rookies in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.
You don't often hear about NBA players living with their parents, but Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II does still live with his mother, Kathy Drysdale.
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II returned to the Dallas Mavericks lineup on Monday after a five-game absence caused by a left ankle sprain. He provided six rebounds, 12 rebounds, and one assist in 26 minutes, helping the Mavs to achieve a 125-120 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Lively is an NBA talent, but with the way the Mavericks are built around Doncic, it looks to be a recipe for disaster.
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