NBA Playoffs: Mavericks Win Kings Mountain 3-2 Thunder Doncic triple-double SGA scored 30 points

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2024-05-16 11:49Posted in Tianjin Sports Creators

On May 16, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. In today's Western Conference semifinals, the Thunder hosted a battle against the Mavericks. The first quarter was intense between the two teams, with the Thunder trailing by just 2 points. Going into the second quarter of the game, the Mavericks exploded 30-22 in a single quarter to extend their lead to double digits. The two teams were scorched again in the third quarter, the Mavericks blossomed more points to stabilize the situation, Doncic helped the team lead to 18 points in the early part of the final quarter, and the Thunder then struggled to chase the points but failed to fight back. In the end, the Mavericks defeated the Thunder 104-92 on the road to take a 3-2 series lead and only one win away from advancing to the Western Conference finals. The two-team series G6 will be played on May 19, when the Mavericks will return to play at home.

Data on both sides:

Mavericks - Doncic 31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, Irving 12 points and 4 assists, Washington 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, Jones 19 points, Gafford 9 points and 7 rebounds, Lively 11 points and 10 rebounds;

Thunder - Alexander 30 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, Holmgren 13 points and 4 rebounds, Jalen Williams 12 points and 6 rebounds, Dort 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, Giddey 11 points.

Star of the game: Doncic

Doncic played a total of 41 minutes today, shooting 12-of-22, including 5-of-11 three-pointers and 2-of-3 free throws, for a total of 31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. This is Doncic's third triple-double in this year's playoffs, and led the team to a victory over Tianwang Mountain, just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference finals.

Highlights:

1. Knock on the mountain and shake the tiger! Chet hit the opening three-pointer

2. Familiar rhythm! Jones steals and assists Doncic to hit a solid shot from the back

3. Overcome obstacles! Irving made a break through layup in one go

4. Be fast! After receiving the ball, Dort's foot stepped on the spring, and the dunk was powerful and heavy

5. Cooperate tacitly! Doncic made a high toss between the races and assisted Jones on an open belly split

6. SGA! Alexander steals and dunks + step-back jumpers to lead the team in pursuit

7. World Masterpieces! 杰威空漫步暴力隔扣加福德

8. Picturesque! Irving's fake pass assists Josh Green's three-pointer from the bottom corner

9. Familiar East Fat! Doncic's coquettish move stepped back and hit the soul with a three-point shot

10. This is a superstar! Alexander faced the defense of the golden rooster and hit 2+1 independently

11. Final word! PJ Washington's three-point killings in the bottom corner

12, three pairs are in hand! Doncic assists Jones Jr. on a fast-break dunk

13. One inch high and one inch strong! Chet hits a one-arm dunk

Contest Recap:

At the beginning of the first quarter, Doncic made a successful shot, Holmgren and Isaiah Joe hit consecutive three-pointers, and Alexander made a successful shot, and the Thunder won an 8-0 lead. Jones scored five straight points, Irving and Doncic scored one after another, and the Mavericks regained the lead with a 9-0 run. After Jalen Williams made a shot, Jones hit a three-pointer, and Dort and Doncic hit three-pointers in quick succession. After Dort's shot was re-hit, Doncic made one of two free throws and Hardy hit a shot to extend the lead to five points. Giddey and Jalen Williams scored back-to-back points, Jones and Gafford responded, and after Alexander hit a basket, the Mavericks ended the first quarter with a 24-22 lead over the Thunder.

In the second quarter, Irving and Lively scored four points in a row, and Dort and Giddey scored five points in a row to narrow the gap to one point. Hardaway hit a three-pointer, Doncic and Lively scored back-to-back, Irving hit a three-pointer, Doncic hit another shot, and the Mavericks extended their lead to 13 points on a 12-0 run. Holmgren scored four points on consecutive free throws, and Alexander hit a shot to close the gap. Jones scored five straight points on his own, and Gafford hit a shot to extend the lead to 14 points. After Dort hit a shot, Doncic scored a three-pointer. Then Alexander scored four straight points, Isaiah Joe hit a three-pointer, Jalen Williams hit a shot, the Thunder went on a 9-2 run to close the gap to eight points, and after Josh Green hit a shot, the Mavericks led the Thunder 54-44 to end the first half.

Yibian fought again, Gafford shot, Alexander hit a three-point shot, Irving and Alexander scored one after another, Gafford and Washington scored in a row, and after Alexander shot, Washington made a three-point shot to expand to a 14-point lead. Alexander hit a shot and Doncic hit a three-pointer. Alexander then hit a free throw, and Giddey made a shot to cut it to 12 points. Josh Green extended his three-point shot to 15 points, Alexander made 1 of two free throws and Wallace narrowed it to 11 points on 3-pointers. After the timeout, Irving hit a three-point shot, Giddey and Wiggins narrowed it to 10 points, after Lively hit a shot, Alexander hit a 2+1, and Doncic hit a three-point shot, and the Mavericks led the Thunder 79-67 to end the third quarter.

In the final quarter, Hardaway and Jalen Williams shot successively, and after Doncic played 2+1, Jalen Williams scored again, and then Doncic scored 5 points in a row to expand the lead to 18 points. After a timeout, Alexander and Dort hit back-to-back three-pointers, Holmgren dunked, Jalen Williams hit a shot, and the Thunder narrowed a 10-0 run to eight points. The Mavericks' Gafford made one of two free throws, and Holmgren dunked again to close the gap. Washington hit a three-pointer and Jalen Williams hit a shot to extend his dunk to 10 points again. Alexander drew one of two free throws from the foul, Lively made both free throws, and Jones extended his dunk to 13 points. Alexander and Holmgren scored four straight points to close the gap, and Jones hit both free throws to stretch the gap to double digits again. Giddey hit a layup, but with Lively hitting three of four free throws in a row, the Mavericks still won the road to win the Tianwang Mountain victory.

Both starters:

Mavericks - Doncic, Irving, Washington, Jones, Gafford

Thunder - Alexander, Jalen Williams, Dort, Isaiah Joe, Holmgren.

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