Mavericks' Dereck Lively II delivers emotional tribute to late mom after series win

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 Mavs rookie center was able to overcome the pressure of the NBA playoffs, and Lively shared a tribute on his Instagram story honoring his late mother after the game, via ClutchPoints. “Love u momma, Miss u momma, Just sit back n watch,” Lively wrote.