Mavericks' thrilling advance: A comeback battle led by Irving and Doncic
The sixth contest between the Mavericks and the Thunder can be described as suspenseful and exciting. Although the Thunder had the upper hand for most of the game, the Mavericks eventually won 117-116 with a thrilling comeback to advance to the Western Conference Finals. This game not only showed the extraordinary strength of Doncic and Irving, of course, there are many fans who think that there is also the referee's decision, which has also sparked widespread discussion and controversy among fans. Let's review it together!
Thrilling fourth quarter: From trailing by 7 points to a stunner
As the game entered the fourth quarter, the Mavericks trailed the Thunder by seven points, and the situation was extremely unfavorable for them. However, Doncic and Irving stepped up in key moments, leading their teammates to close the gap step by step. Doncic played 45 minutes, shooting 9-of-15, 4-of-6 from three-point range, and 7-of-7 from the free-throw line, scoring a triple-double of 29 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals. Irving also lived up to expectations, contributing 22 points, including 10 in the third quarter and eight in the fourth, setting the stage for the team's victory.
In the final moments of the game, the Mavericks sealed the victory with Washington's three-point foul and a free throw. This dramatic ending sparked a heated discussion among the audience, and to be honest, I was stunned at the time! Incredible!
Doncic's Wounded Battle: The Hardships Behind the Data
Doncic averaged 24.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game throughout the series while shooting 45 percent from the field, 39 percent from three-point range and 74 percent from the free throw line. Not only are these stats among the best on the team, but they also show how versatile he is on both ends of the floor. It is worth mentioning that Doncic finally showed his worth and got rid of the title of soft egg when he was injured when he was injured!
However, Doncic is not without his doubts. Some fans felt that he had too many mistakes and that there were problems with his decision-making at key moments. However, with an injury and such a performance, Doncic is undoubtedly an important contributor to the Mavericks' ability to advance.
Irving's undefeated record: Series Match Point King
Irving's performance in this game was equally commendable. A seasoned veteran, he has an all-time best record of 14-0 in series point fights. It was also his first time in the division finals since he reached the Eastern Conference Finals with the Cavaliers in 2017. Irving's calmness and precision in key moments injected great confidence and strength into the Mavericks.
Fans had mixed reviews of Irving's performance. On the one hand, many people appreciate his ability to score at critical moments and his rich game experience; On the other hand, there have been questions about his defensive performance and consistency in certain games. But in any case, Owen's performance in this game is undoubtedly the key factor for the Mavericks to be able to finally reverse, and Ou Shenxian is indeed worthy of his reputation!
The challenge of the Western Finals
The Mavericks will face the winner between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves after advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Whether it's Jokic of the Nuggets or the young core of the Timberwolves, it will be a big challenge for the Mavericks. Fans have already begun to discuss the future matchups, predicting the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.
Can the Mavericks continue their magical performance in the Western Conference Finals? Will Doncic and Irving be able to lead the team to victory once again? We'll see!
Finally, let's talk about my opinion, don't spray if you don't like it!
I think the Mavericks are really unexpected, everyone says that the Eastern European combination is not compatible, but this overall lineup has actually played for 5 months, and if it can reach the Western Finals, I think it is a success. On the Thunder side, it's actually good, and Alexander doesn't have much of a problem, and he can evolve. Hayward caught everyone's attention, saying that the mid-season deal was too unsuccessful. In the seven games of the playoffs, Hayward played a total of 46 minutes, and he shot 0-of-3 without scoring in total, averaging only 1.9 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.14 steals and 0.14 blocks per game. Tomorrow's two tie-breaks, Pacers vs Knicks, Timberwolves vs Nuggets, who are you optimistic about?