The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Thunder with three people at home 20+ in the West, and the big score was 2-1, the Mavericks not only have the home court advantage this time, but they can get the match point if they win at home again in the next game, I have to say that the Mavericks traded PJ Washington from the Hornets is too critical, and he has become the best helper around Doncic/Irving.
Washington scored 27 points, Doncic scored 22 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists, and Irving scored 22 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds + 58% shooting, Irving was the one with the highest shooting percentage among the three players with 20+.
Irving in the final 10 minutes, 4 of 4, scored 8 points and 1 steal, shooting rate of 100%, the most critical shot is the throw with 39 seconds left, this ball Jay Wei led the defense of Irving, Irving changed direction outside the three-point line butterfly-like dribble, in the air in the face of 4 people in the air to throw in, after this goal the Mavericks led to 5 points and began to control the overall situation.
Irving also had three heartwarming moments in the game that were praised, and he shook hands with the Mavericks' oldest broadcaster before the game.
After the game, Owen also signed autographs for a young fan in a wheelchair, presented his jersey, and took a group photo with the young fan.
Owen also warmly carried his son into the locker room, and he said as he walked: "I hope to win this series sooner." ”
In the whole game, Irving played 41 minutes, 10-of-17, 2-of-6 three-pointers, 22 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, shooting 58.8%, plus/minus +11, the highest starter. He has scored 73 points in the final quarter of the playoffs, second only to Brunson's 93.
Irving averaged 6.3 points per game in the first half of the playoffs, shooting 39% from the field and 22% from three-point range, while Irving averaged 17 points per game in the second half, shooting 57% from the field and 54% from three-point range.
Thunder coach Dam Porter commented on Irving: His hands and feet are too good, his touch is too soft, defending him is a pain, he is very talented in this area, you will think that he is about to shoot, but he did not shoot, he can easily break through and surpass others, his creativity on the court is too strong, I have the highest respect for his way of playing.
Text/Yan Xiaobai's basketball dream