chemotherapy and liver surgery — all amid the album cycle for the Mavericks' new release, "Moon and Stars." For Malo, the songs — especially playing them live — keep him and the band thriving.

The Thunder players could hear the Mavs blaring the music in their locker room "loud and clear," and OKC took note. OKC's arena played this song after they beat the Mavericks in the NBA Cup back ...