Man, did you catch that game where Luka Doncic came back strong? Dude dropped 29 points, snagged 10 rebounds, and dished out seven assists, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a solid 119-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a real nail-biter, but Mavericks fans can breathe easy now that the Western Conference semifinals are tied up at one win each.
In the first game, the Thunder managed to keep Doncic to just 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting, but he wasn't having any of that in Game 2. He came out swinging, hitting 11 of 21 field goals and showing everyone why he's a force to be reckoned with. And let's not forget about P.J. Washington, who chipped in with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Talk about stepping up when it counts!
Kyrie Irving was also in the mix, dishing out nine points and a whopping 11 assists. That kind of teamwork is what it's all about. The Mavericks, seeded fifth, are feeling pretty good heading into Game 3, which they'll be hosting on Saturday. You can bet the crowd will be hyped for that one!
But it wasn't all smooth sailing for Dallas. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on fire for the Thunder, dropping 33 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists. And Jalen Williams wasn't far behind with 20 points of his own. Despite the loss, the Thunder put up a good fight, especially considering it was their first postseason loss.
The game had its fair share of highlights, too. Doncic came out swinging, scoring eight points in the first three minutes and setting the tone for the Mavericks. And how about that buzzer-beater from Chet Holmgren? Talk about clutch! It was plays like that keeping the Thunder in the game.
At halftime, it was anyone's game, with Dallas holding a slim 68-62 lead. Both teams were shooting lights out, but Dallas was hitting more from downtown, sinking 12 threes to Oklahoma City's six.
The second half saw the Thunder clawing their way back, eventually tying it up at 70. But the Mavericks weren't about to let this one slip away. With Doncic back on the court, they went on a tear, stretching their lead to 99-85 by the end of the third quarter.
The Thunder tried to mount a comeback, with Williams throwing down a monster dunk to cut the lead to 99-95. But Doncic had other plans, draining a three-pointer to put Dallas up 104-95 with nine minutes left. And from there, the Mavericks never looked back, sealing the deal with a solid win.
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