In some Mavericks without the injured one Maxi glue but with Tim Hardaway Jr. Back, Doncic, hampered by his knee problems, had a poor performance with 19 points (6 of 19 in shots, 1 of 8 in triples), 6 rebounds and 9 assists with 5 turnovers.
Neither Kyrie Irving, excellent against Los Angeles Clippers In the previous series, he had his day (20 points, with 7 of 14, and 4 losses). Daniel Gafford He scored 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks.
Those of Jason Kidd They committed 16 turnovers, did not reach 40% shooting and succumbed in the battle for rebounds (52 to 39).
The second game between two teams that did not qualify for the playoff in 2023 but are now playing for a place in the Western final will also be played in Oklahoma City on Thursday.