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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford defends a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City.’s 29-point, 9-assist and 9-rebound performance. Mavs’ star Luka Doncic struggled, converting just one of his eight three-pointers on the evening.
With the Game 1 loss, the Mavericks moved to 0-5 in Game 1′s under coach Jason Kidd. The group led by Doncic and Irving will hope to replicate what they did against the Clippers in taking Game 2 after a lackluster opening game performance.OKC Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is challenging a blocking foul call on a Derrick Jones Jr. drive. Daniel Gafford has left the game with an injury to his right wrist.After a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander jumper the Mavs lead 59-51.
The Mavs lead the Thunder 36-32 behind a monster 16-point first quarter from Luka Doncic. The Thunder’s Chet Holmgren hit a buzzer-beating jump shot at the end of the quarter after catching a three-quarter’s court-length inbounds pass. Doncic made four of his five three-point attempts after struggling with his shot in Game 1.6:57 left in the first quarter:
Luka Doncic has had an eventful opening quarter with getting smacked in the face and draining his first two three-pointers. The Mavericks stormed out to an early lead before the Thunder responded with a run of their own highlighted by a big block from Chet Holmgren. The Mavs lead 19-15.Asked Jason Kidd about the results of the MVP race, in which Luka Doncic finished 3rd:
“The results are the results. You talk about three of the best players in the world — The Joker, Shai and Luka — it’s incredible to be mentioned with those three.”Live updates: Dallas Mavericks and OKC Thunder trade blows as the Mavs cling to a leadDespite Rangers’ growing injury list, they got positive swings from those who needed them
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