2024-05-12 07:09:56
The Oklahoma club started the playoffs with 5 consecutive victories, but now they suffered their second loss and found themselves in the role of the chasers.
2 minutes left to play. “Mavericks” led 102:99, but then both teams felt the “drought” of points.
Kyrie Irving scored the most important points with 30 seconds left in the match – 104:99. Although the visitors closed the gap after free throws by Chet Holmgren, Luka Doncic sealed the point with one free throw.
PJWashington once again led the way for the winners, scoring 27 points (6/11 doubles, 5/12 triples), 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 fouls in 40 minutes.
L. Dončičius scored 22 points (6/13 doubles, 1/4 triples, 7/10 penalties), 15 rebounds and 2 steals, 5 assists, 4 mistakes and 1 foul.
The most prominent among the losers was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 31 points (8/20 doubles, 2/3 triples, 9/10 penalties) and 10 rebounds in 42 minutes.
Mavericks: PJWashington 27 (5/12 trg), Luka Doncic (15 rpg) and Kyrie Irving (7 rpg) 22 each, Dereck Lively 12 (8 rpg).
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31 (10 rebounds), Jalen Williams 16, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Joe 13 each.
2024-05-12 07:09:56