After a Raymond Felton jumper, the Charlotte Bobcats took a 74-70 with about 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter, and it looked like they were pulling away.  The Dallas Mavericks responded with 13-1 run over a span of three and a half minutes, turning a 4 point deficit into an 8 point lead.  I thought it would be interesting to take a closer look at the key possessions of the run.

Poss. 1 – Terry Steal/Marion Dunk

After two Jason Terry free throws, the Bobcats started the ball up the court.  The Bobcats get in their set, and Gerald Wallace is actually open on the wing.  Jason Terry does a great job of leaving his man, jumping the pass, and getting the steal.  The ball ends up in Jason Kidd’s hands who quickly tosses it back up court, starting a two on one fast break that ends with a Shawn Marion Dunk.  4-0.

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