Today's NBA playoffs Mavericks vs. Thunder game is over. At full game, the Mavericks defeated the Thunder with a score of 105-101. The Mavericks won two games in a row to take a 2-1 lead. The Mavericks were excellent in this game, and they played well on both the offensive and defensive ends. They shot more goals and rebounded more than the Thunder, which was the key to their victory.
In today's game, Mavericks player Doncic showed off his all-round ability to play the court. Even though he didn't shoot particularly well from the field, shooting just 7-of-17 from the field and just 1-of-4 from beyond the three-point line, he still scored 22 points, which is a testament to his contribution on the offensive end. In addition to that, he grabbed 15 rebounds and provided strong rebounding support for the team, while dished out five assists to help his teammates score. He also had two steals, showing his effort on the defensive end. Doncic's all-round performance undoubtedly made an important contribution to the Mavericks' victory.
Another key figure for the Mavericks in this game is P.J. Washington. He played the full 40 minutes and put in an excellent performance. On the offensive end, he shot 47.8 percent from the field on 11-of-23 shooting, including 5-of-12 three-pointers for 41.7 percent and finished with 27 points. It shows his scoring ability from the outside. In addition, he grabbed 6 rebounds and dished out 2 assists to contribute to the team's victory. PJ Washington's outstanding performance is undoubtedly one of the important factors in the Mavericks' victory.
Although the team ultimately failed to win the game, the individual performance of Thunder player Shay Gilgeous Alexander was still commendable. He played 42 minutes in the game and showed a very high level of competition. On the offensive end, he hit 10 of 23 shots and shot 43.5 percent from the field. Among them, he shot 2-of-3 from three-point range and shot 66.7 percent, showing his threat from the outside. In addition, he shot 9-of-10 from the free-throw line, shooting a whopping 90 percent from the free-throw line. In the end, he scored a game-high 31 points.
In addition to scoring, Alexander also contributed in other ways. He grabbed 10 rebounds and showed what he's capable of rebounding. At the same time, he also dished out six assists and created scoring opportunities for his teammates. Defensively, he contributed 2 steals and 4 blocks, showing his quality on the defensive end. Despite the team's loss, Alexander's all-round performance undoubtedly made him one of the highlights of the game.