Irving scores while Doncic draws a foul, resulting in Dallas fans cheering.
The Dallas Mavericks managed to win a tight match against the Oklahoma City Thunder, now leading the NBA playoffs with a 2:1 score. The lead was secured by a key three-pointer by Kyrie Irving. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics clinched their third win in a row against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In the NBA playoff match between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Dallas Mavericks have gained a 2:1 advantage, winning their game at home with a score of 105:101 (51:52). The upcoming game will take place in Dallas again on Monday. Both teams played closely throughout the game until the last minute. Kyrie Irving, who scored 22 points, knocked down a crucial three-pointer with 39 seconds remaining, putting the Mavericks in the lead at 104:101. Luka Doncic, another top-performer of the game with 22 points, committed an offensive foul against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who scored 31 points for the Thunder. This mistake turned the ball over to the Mavericks. "We did the small things. We had a good groove for most of the game and wanted to make it difficult for them to score. I think we accomplished that rather well," Irving commented. P.J. Washington, the top scorer for the Mavericks, scored 27 points.
Elsewhere, the Boston Celtics have also taken a 2:1 lead in their playoff series. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers away from home with a score of 106:93 (57:48) and regained home court advantage, as they had previously lost one of their home games. The Celtics started the second half on a 14:0 run and controlled the game from then on. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points with 13 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown scored 28 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
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Source: www.ntv.de
