Luka Doncic played an excellent game in the match where the Dallas Mavericks secured a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder by 110:119.
The Mavericks face a significant challenge in this series. Their opponents bring a high level of energy, aggressiveness, and quality. The first game showed how dangerous the Thunder can be, but the Mavericks have now managed to bounce back.
In the first quarter, there was a noticeable improvement in energy, reflected in the score as they scored 36 points to take a four-point lead after the first 12 minutes. The good play continued into the second quarter, where the visitors held a six-point lead at halftime.
The Mavericks’ excellent performance continued into the third quarter. Their offense was functioning well, largely thanks to Luka Doncic’s more controlled style of play. The visitors gained a double-digit lead for the first time, and the Thunder couldn’t find solutions against their strong offensive approach, resulting in the series being tied after two games.
The top performer for the winning team was Luka Doncic with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. He received significant support from P.J. Washington, who contributed 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Kyrie Irving dished out 11 assists. On the other side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had another impressive game with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. Jalen Williams also had a good performance with 20 points scored.
The next game of this NBA playoff series is scheduled for May 11th at 21:30.