Dallas Mavericks Win Thriller in Oklahoma City
Mavericks Take Game 2 of Playoff Series
In a thrilling game that came down to the wire, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 on Tuesday night. The win gives the Mavericks a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
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Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Kristaps Porzingis added 27 points and 10 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Thunder led by 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the Mavericks rallied to tie the game with 3 minutes remaining. Doncic then hit a jumper to give the Mavericks a 113-110 lead with 2 minutes remaining. The Thunder had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but Gilgeous-Alexander's 3-point attempt bounced off the rim.
5 Takeaways
Here are 5 takeaways from the game:
- Luka Doncic is a superstar. The 23-year-old Slovenian is one of the best players in the NBA and he showed why on Tuesday night. He was dominant on both ends of the court and led the Mavericks to a big win.
- The Mavericks are a tough team to beat. They are well-coached and have a lot of talent. They are also very resilient and never give up.
- The Thunder are not going to go away quietly. They are a young team with a lot of potential. They will be a tough opponent for the Mavericks in this series.
- The fourth quarter was wild. The two teams traded baskets and the lead changed hands several times. It was a great finish to a great game.
- The Mavericks are now in control of this series. They have a 2-0 lead and they will have a chance to close it out in Oklahoma City on Thursday night.
Game 3 of the series will be played in Oklahoma City on Thursday night. The Thunder will be looking to avoid falling behind 3-0 in the series, while the Mavericks will be looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead.
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