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As the second quarter unfolded, Jalen Green attempted to make a quick play for the Rockets, but the Mavericks' defense was imposing, recording a franchise record 18 blocks throughout the game. With five minutes left in the half, the Mavericks were enjoying an 18-point lead. A clever pick-and-roll play from Kyrie Irving set Davis up for a dunk, contributing to his impressive half-time stats of 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks—the first player to achieve such numbers in a Mavericks debut since 1997-98.