It didn’t matter if it was a Defensive Player of the Year guarding Dončić, or any other overmatched defender. Sometimes things seem to go in slow motion, and everyone else is powerless to stop it.
The Mavericks will advance to the NBA Finals, barring something historic or unforeseen, in the coming days. And the Timberwolves will soon start the process of evaluation.
Here's a look at Yahoo Sports' latest first- and second-round projections with intel notes on how well players are performing during the pre-draft process.