Another 2-1 in the NBA! The 5th in the West won another game, the odds were 11 of 23, and the true core spoke calmly after the game
Early in the morning of May 12, the NBA Western Conference playoffs continued, and the Western Conference semifinals G3 focused battle, and the Mavericks came to their home court to recruit the Thunder again. In terms of the regular season standings, the Mavericks are 5th in the West, and the Thunder are at the top of the list. In terms of playoff performance, the Thunder did not face a test, and the Mavericks completed the following gram to bid farewell to the Clippers.
In the playoffs, Doncic continued to perform steadily, while Irving played surprisingly, often playing key plays in the decisive moments.
In this game, the Mavericks are still in good shape at home. The Thunder were inseparable from it, with only one point difference at halftime. In the second half, the Mavericks continued to exert their strength, winning by 5 points in the third quarter and beginning to dominate. Alexander continued to lead the team to respond, and the game climaxed one after another, playing a wonderful offensive and defensive battle.
In the last quarter, Owen stepped forward again and used the key performance of all 4 sports shots to help the team complete the counterattack, 105-101, and the big score has completed a 2-1 overtake! In terms of post-game statistics, Doncic had 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, while Irving made 10 of 17 shots and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The Wonders scored 27 points on 11-of-23 shooting, 5-of-12 three-pointers, a team-high score.
In an interview after the game, Doncic was quite calm, thinking that Hardaway Jr. has played well in the past two games, and we must continue to look for open opportunities for him.
Owen talked about the play at key moments after the game, so indifferent, we just do some small things, feel a good rhythm, and make it more difficult for the opponent to shoot. As for taking over the game, it was actually a feeling, and some coaches said I had waited too long.
In fact, in the whole series, the Mavericks have a better chance of winning, after all, the superstar's performance cannot be ignored. Not to mention that they still have a dual core, on the other hand, although the Thunder is strong in the regular season, but in the playoffs, it is the time to compete for superstar performance. In this regard, the disadvantage of the Thunder is still relatively obvious. Not to mention G4, which will be played at the home of the Mavericks.