"Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd takes a remarkable streak of precise play into Thursday's playoff game at Portland.

Kidd, who controls the basketball at all times, has eight assists and zero turnovers in his last 39:16 of play. During the streak, which began in the fourth quarter of the series opener, the Mavericks have a 20-point advantage over the Trail Blazers.

"If it's in his hands, it's like what they say, 'It's in good hands with Allstate,'" said shooting guard Jason Terry, alluding to an insurance company slogan.

"He knows what he wants to get accomplished with the basketball, and he finds the right people.""