{"id":482979,"date":"2024-05-11T18:26:49","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T22:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&p=482979"},"modified":"2024-05-11T18:26:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T22:26:49","slug":"gilgeous-alexanders-double-double-not-enough-as-thunder-lose-to-mavs","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/gilgeous-alexanders-double-double-not-enough-as-thunder-lose-to-mavs\/","title":{"rendered":"Gilgeous-Alexander’s double-double not enough as Thunder lose to Mavs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dallas Mavericks<\/a><\/a><\/a> showed that solid defense can get you victories, as in a pivotal Game 3 triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder, seizing a 2-1 series advantage. Despite Luka Doncic<\/a><\/a><\/a> and Kyrie Irving<\/a><\/a><\/a>‘s scoring output not reaching their usual heights, it was once again P.J. Washington who stole the spotlight to push Mavs to 105-101 win.<\/p>\n

In a contest marked by momentum swings, the Mavericks emerged victorious with a hard-fought 105-101 win at the American Airlines Center. Doncic and Irving initially struggled, but both made impactful contributions as the game progressed. Doncic battled through a knee sprain to tally 22 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists, shooting 41% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Irving, known for his fourth-quarter heroics, erupted with 22 points, five rebounds, and seven assists on 59% shooting.<\/p>\n

P.J. Washington continued his offensive onslaught for Dallas, notching 19 points in the first half alone. Alongside stellar perimeter defense, Washington finished with a team-leading 27 points, six rebounds, and two assists, shooting 48% from the field and 42% from three-point range. His impactful performances have elevated him to folk hero status among Mavericks fans.<\/p>\n

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