The dog had his day.
Woof, woof indeed.
Richard Jefferson erupted for 17 points in the first half and grabbed seven rebounds in the Spurs' 102-88 Game Two victory over the Mavericks.
Afterward, Rick Carlisle called San Antonio's hallmark offseason acquisition a "helluva player" in his post-game presser.
Peter Holt wasn't barking about his highest payroll ever Wednesday night. Mark Cuban's half-manufactured hatred rose a few notches.
Gregg Popovich had singled out players not named Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan, or Tony Parker after Game One with his blunt statement heard 'round the country.
More rotation fixtures produced less canine-like performances in the second tilt.
Jefferson drove for a pair of reverse lay-ins, and his jumpshot followed. His best half of the season allowed Popovich to head to the locker room with a sigh of relief and all the momentum.
The coach, for once, had his "Big Four" and a synchronized team determined to attack the rim and defend like the championship rosters did.
Then, the second half, a lesson in surviva ...
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