Dereck Lively II addresses Mavericks return after mother's passing

Dereck Lively II played in his first career playoff game on Sunday, which was just over a week after his mother, Kathy Drysdale, passed away following a battle with cancer. The Dallas Mavericks lost Game 1 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, but Lively told reporters on Monday that “this is the only place where I can come to smile” right now. The Mavericks have Lively's back, and Lively appreciates being around the team during this difficult time.