Max Christie has quietly developed into a reliable two-way threat for Dallas, and he saved one of his best plays for crunch time at American Airlines Center. With the Mavericks protecting a slim lead and under a minute remaining, the athletic guard attacked the rim with determination against Houston's defense. Christie elevated through contact and threw down a powerful driving dunk that brought the crowd of 19,703 to its feet while pushing Dallas's lead to 108-101. The second-year guard's aggressive finish helped seal the victory as he posted 24 points on an efficient 10-of-13 shooting in the Mavericks' 110-104 win on January 3, 2026. · Jan 4, 2026