Resilient
re·sil·ient 
( P ) Pronunciation Key (r
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adj.
- Marked by the ability to recover readily, as from misfortune.
- Capable of returning to an original shape or position, as after having been compressed. See Synonyms at flexible.
- Dallas Mavericks.
Wow. The worst first period I’ve seen in a while, but no give up when down by 18 points. Or down by 15 midway through the third period. If you do not believe this team is for real yet, there will be no convincing you. The evidence is before you in multiples.
A prediction here: the combination of Avery Johnson and Mark Cuban will produce many titles. Cuban has the resources to go out and get the pieces and Avery knows how to piece them together like no other I’ve seen in a while. Whether the first title arrives this year is yet to be seen, but there is no reason to doubt it after games like last night.