In the sixth game of the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs in the 23-24 season, the Mavericks faced the Thunder at home, and when they were once behind by as many as 17 points, the Mavericks successfully completed the reversal in the final quarter, and at the last moment of the game, PJ Washington caused Alexander to foul on a three-point shot, he made two of three free throws, and the Thunder did not have a three-point attack in the end, and finally the Mavericks narrowly defeated the Thunder 117-116 at home and eliminated the opponent with a total score of 4-2 to reach the Western Conference finals again.
From missing the playoffs last year to reaching the Western Conference finals this year, the Mavericks management has done a very prominent operation, they selected center Lively through the draft, they also introduced Gafford and Washington through trades, and signed forward Derrick Jones, these players are really key to the Mavericks, Washington made two 3-pointers in the final quarter today, he made a total of 23 three-pointers in six games in the Western Conference semifinals, and Lively's frontcourt rebounds were also very good, and he grabbed 4 frontcourt boards today. Former dunk king Derrick Jones scored 22 points today.
The success of the Mavericks in the 23-24 season also has a lot to do with Irving, when Irving concentrates on playing, there are few players in the league who can prevent him, and today Irving also made a continuous cut in the second half to help the Mavericks chase points, and today he scored 22 points. At a critical moment in the final quarter, Irving also made a very important 3-pointer.
Doncic also has a good performance in this year's playoffs, in addition to offense, Doncic also has some good play on the defensive end, Doncic cut 29 points and 10 assists today, Doncic scored 29 points today and only used 15 shots, which is very rare.