Dallas Mavericks

DENVER (AP) Dorian Finney-Smith had someone in his ear after missing a late 3-pointer. It was Luka Doncic and his message was straightforward: Shoot it ...

The Mavericks hardly looked weary as they played the second game of a back-to-back. ''Would love to have had a timeout at the end of the game so we could, make-or-miss on those Hardaway free throws, could've advanced the ball and get a better, quality shot,'' Malone said. Nuggets guard Bones Hyland had a big bounce-back performance with 20 points after being benched last game for the second half. ... Twitter isn't the coach or the player.'' Dallas appeared to have the game well in hand after taking a 111-101 lead with just over 4 minutes remaining. Nikola Jokic had a chance to tie the game with 12 seconds remaining, but missed the first of two free throws. Hardaway missed both attempts with 4.2 seconds remaining, setting up a desperation heave from Jamal Murray at the buzzer that missed the mark. I know society isn't patient or Twitter isn't patient, because they want it now - fantasy leagues and all that. ''They call my name and I'm going to go out there and just do what I do,'' Hyland said. He had seven points. (heel) missed a seventh straight game. Mavericks: The Mavericks are 2-3 in the second game of a back-to-back.