The Mavericks certainly weren't about to let Hansen have his way; they were in rotation.
Hansen seized the opportunity, pulling up for a mid-range jumper.
"Swoosh!"
The shot went up, the ball came down.
The American Airlines Center stirred with unease.
It was hard to count just how many times that night Hansen had stepped up to save the Grizzlies!
At this point, they could almost understand why it was the Grizzlies and not the Thunders standing before them.
This sophomore player might not have Durant's strength, but his presence in the game was unmatched.
Hansen turned back around and continued to guard Nowitzki in the low post.
This time he chose to actively confront Nowitzki, disrupting his shooting rhythm.
This approach was quite similar to how he previously guarded Durant.
Nowitzki found it difficult to take a shot, so he opted for a post-up play.