Beijing time on May 12, the NBA playoffs will continue. In today's Western Conference semifinals, Mavericks defeated Thunder 105-101 at home, taking a 2-1 lead in the series!
The Mavericks' victory today is directly related to the outstanding performance of the team's three giants. The three of them are Doncic, Irving and the team's new mid-season aid Washington. In today's game, the three scored a total of 71 points, and apart from the three of them, only Lively scored 12 points in the team.
Doncic still played with injuries today. Although his shooting percentage was not high, Doncic still contributed a very stable performance. In the whole game, Doncic made 7 of 17 shots, including 1 of 4 three-pointers and 7 of 10 free throws. He scored a total of 22 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 turnovers. In the second half of the game, Doncic took fewer personal shots, but he spared no effort on the defensive end and provided assists to his teammates many times, leading the team to an offensive climax.
Irving was very stable on the personal offensive end. He made 10 of 17 shots from the field, including 2 of 6 three-pointers. He scored a total of 22 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. After only scoring 8 points in the first half, Irving strengthened his offensive firepower in the second half. He hit two three-pointers in the third quarter and hit three consecutive unanswered mid-range shots in the early stages of the final quarter. Compared with the first two games of the series, Irving played his best performance in this series.
The biggest surprise for the Mavericks today is still Washington. In G2 of the two-team series, Washington scored 29 points and became a surprise player. Today he still makes it difficult for the Thunder to withstand. In the game, Washington made 11 of 23 shots, including 5 of 12 three-pointers, totaling 27 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. He frantically attacked the Thunder's basket in the first quarter, and then starting in the second quarter, Washington began to hit consecutive outfield shots, helping the team hit many offensive climaxes.
Now the Mavericks lead the Thunder 2-1, and they have a very good chance to reach the Western Conference Finals. From the earliest Doncic one-man team, to the Eastern European combination co-leading the Mavericks, to now having three giants racing in the playoffs, the Mavericks have an excellent opportunity to take off.
According to the schedule, the G4 series between the two teams will be held on May 14. At that time, the Mavericks will continue to play at home. Can the Big Three lead the Mavericks to get the match point? let us wait and see.
