Uncertain match from start to finish in this Western Conference semifinal number 3 between the Mavericks and Thunder, who from 4-5 took the lead for the first time at 31-34 in the second quarter and defended it until halftime (51 -52). Then they traded body blows with breaks in the third quarter, when OKC scored 11 straight points to go up 55-65 and the Mavericks responded with 16 unanswered points for a 71-65 lead. Starting the last act at 82-78, Irving wrote the +9 of Dallas, but OKC remained always on their heels 95-92. Passes to the line by Doncic and Lively II kept the Mavs ahead 98-92 3′ from the buzzer. The Thunder got back to 102-99, but with SGA they missed the key step to try to win in the final minute. Irving and Doncic maintained the lead to make the series 2-1.
Dallas – Oklahoma City 105-101 (2-1). Boxscore: 27 Washington, 22p+15r Doncic, 22 Irving, 12 Lively II per i Mavericks; 31p+10r Gilgeous-Alexander, 16 Ja. Williams, 13 Holmgren e Joe per i Thunder.
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