‘Monster’ Lively, Irving among top highlights in win over Wolves

As he watched Dereck Lively II keep another offensive rebound alive and give the Mavericks a second chance for points Tuesday at Minnesota, coach Jason Kidd’s first thought was that messages he and his staff have sent to the second-year center are being received loud and clear.
The crux of those messages?
“Go get it,” Kidd said.
In the Mavericks’ first four games, Lively has gotten it. He’s had nine or more rebounds in three of the four and been responsible for a bi