The NBA playoffs continue today with the Dallas Mavericks playing the ultimate showdown at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Before the game, the Mavericks led their opponents 3-2 on aggregate, and one more win would be able to advance. But this game didn't seem to be going to go according to the normal rhythm at all, and the referee was very biased towards the Thunder, which made the Mavericks extremely helpless. Mavericks titan PJ Washington was whistled for a couple of fouls at the beginning and spent most of his time doing nothing.
As for Doncic, he was blown some body hair whistles by the referee in a row, and even ate 1 technical foul, and he dared to be angry and didn't dare to speak, so he could only fold his hands and Buddha. The Thunder's lead is getting bigger and bigger, reaching 17 points, and it looks like they're going to drag the series into a tiebreaker, but the Mavericks woke up and Irving played very well.
In the second half, Irving played very sharply, and he kept hitting three-pointers and wonderful layups, which made the Thunder helpless. More importantly, Irving reactivated Washington, who was a big threat on 2-of-4 three-pointers in the final quarter.
At the last minute of the game, Washington received a pass from Doncic, made a three-pointer and was fouled by Alexander, and stood on the free throw line to make 2 of 3 free throws, helping the team win 117-116, eliminating the Thunder with a total score of 4-2 and advancing to the Western Conference finals.
Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the game, but Irving's 22 points looked even more precious, as 18 points were scored in the second half to help the Mavericks reverse a 17-point deficit. According to statistics, after winning the match point game, Irving has won all 13 of his 13 games in the deciding game. With another win today, Irving has won 14 match point games without a single defeat.