Dallas Mavericks Advance to Western Conference Finals
Thrilling Comeback Victory Over Thunder
May 18, 2024 | 10:10 PM
The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-115 on Thursday night. The win sends the Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals, where they will face the No. 2 seed Los Angeles Clippers.
Luka Dončić led the Mavericks with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Kristaps Porzingis added 23 points and 12 rebounds, while Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in 20 points.
The Mavericks trailed by as many as 17 points in the fourth quarter, but they rallied behind Dončić's heroics. Dončić scored 11 points in the final five minutes of the game, including the game-winning layup with just seconds remaining.
The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, Gilgeous-Alexander missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds of the game.
The Mavericks will open the Western Conference Finals at home against the Clippers on Saturday night.
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