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NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinals G5, the Mavericks challenged the Thunder on the road, the total score of the two sides was 2-2, today's battle of Tianwang Mountain is crucial for both teams, and both sides will go all out. The Thunder made roster changes today, replacing Giddey with Iseel Joe, and the change worked well, hitting a three-pointer in the opening game.
The Thunder know the importance of today's game, and they don't want to dig a hole for themselves early, so replacing Giddey may be a smart choice. On the Mavericks' side, Doncic and Jones Jr. performed particularly well, and the two cooperated tacitly, complemented each other, and contributed a lot to the team.
Doncic was the first to break the game, and this ball Doncic hit the board in the face of Alexander.
In this ball, Doncic once again faced Alexander's strong burst and did not shoot, and Jones Jr. hit a three-point shot.
The two sides started the game in a stalemate, and the Thunder's tactical adjustments were unexpected, but they didn't last long, and the Mavericks didn't mess up because of this. On the contrary, the continuous efforts of Doncic and Jones Jr. made the Mavericks temporarily lead by 24-22 in the first quarter, and the Mavericks led by 10 points at halftime 54-44.
Mavericks starters: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford
Thunder starters: Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Dort, Jalen Williams, Holmgren