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Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder May 7 2024 Game Recap
Mavs Even Series with Dominant Win
5 Takeaways from Game 2
The Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder met in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Thursday night. After dropping the series opener at home, the Mavericks bounced back with a dominant 146-111 victory to even the series at 1-1.
Here are five takeaways from the game:
- Luka Doncic was unstoppable. The Mavericks' star poured in 38 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead the way. He was efficient from the field, shooting 13-of-23, and was also a force on the defensive end, recording three steals.
- The Mavericks dominated the boards. Dallas outrebounded the Thunder 54-31, including a 19-7 advantage on the offensive glass. This allowed them to get multiple chances at scoring and helped them control the tempo of the game.
- The Thunder's offense struggled. Oklahoma City shot just 38.2% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range. They also turned the ball over 17 times, which led to 20 Mavericks points.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a quiet night. The Thunder's leading scorer was held to just 17 points on 6-of-17 shooting. He was also limited to just two assists and four rebounds.
- The Mavericks' defense stepped up. Dallas held the Thunder to just 111 points, their second-lowest total of the season. They were able to force OKC into tough shots all night and made them pay for their mistakes.
With the series tied at 1-1, the Mavericks and Thunder will head to Oklahoma City for Game 3 on Saturday night.
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