November 18, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. The high-scoring affair saw both teams trade baskets throughout, with the Mavericks ultimately emerging victorious.
The Thunder started strong, taking a 34-29 lead after the first quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, scoring 12 points, while Luguentz Dort added 8. The Mavericks struggled to find their rhythm, with Luka Doncic scoring 6 points.
Dallas responded in the second quarter, outscoring Oklahoma City 37-29. Doncic found his groove, scoring 13 points, and Spencer Dinwiddie added 10. The Thunder’s offense stagnated, with Gilgeous-Alexander held to just 2 points.
The Mavericks took a slim 3-point lead into halftime. Doncic led all scorers with 19 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 14.
Oklahoma City regained the lead in the third quarter, outscoring Dallas 33-29. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 points, and Dort added 8. The Mavericks’ offense sputtered, with Doncic scoring just 4 points.
In a thrilling fourth quarter, the Mavericks outscored the Thunder 25-23. Doncic took over, scoring 13 points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:15 remaining. The Thunder had opportunities to tie, but ultimately fell short.
Final Box Score:
Mavericks:
– Luka Doncic: 41 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
– Spencer Dinwiddie: 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
– Christian Wood: 20 points, 6 rebounds
Thunder:
– Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 35 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
– Luguentz Dort: 23 points, 6 rebounds
– Josh Giddey: 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Luka Doncic’s 41 points marked his 10th 40-point game of the season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35 points led the Thunder in scoring for the 15th time this season. The Mavericks improved to 12-5 in games decided by 5 points or less.
The Mavericks’ victory keeps them in the Western Conference playoff hunt, while the Thunder’s loss drops them to 10th in the standings. Both teams will look to bounce back in their next matchups.
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