{"id":483246,"date":"2024-05-19T02:33:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T06:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&p=483246"},"modified":"2024-05-19T02:33:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T06:33:16","slug":"mavericks-clinch-dramatic-117-116-win-to-eliminate-thunder","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/mavericks-clinch-dramatic-117-116-win-to-eliminate-thunder\/","title":{"rendered":"Mavericks clinch dramatic 117-116 win to eliminate Thunder"},"content":{"rendered":"

P.J. Washington’s clutch free throws with 2.5 seconds left propelled the Dallas Mavericks<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> to a thrilling 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing their spot in the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons.<\/p>\n

Washington was fouled while attempting a 3-pointer and intentionally missed the third free throw to prevent the Thunder, who were out of timeouts, from setting up a final shot. Jalen Williams’ desperate 64-foot heave as time expired missed the basket, eliminating top-seeded Oklahoma City in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series.<\/p>\n

Luka Doncic<\/a><\/a><\/a> led the Mavericks with a triple-double, recording 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Kyrie Irving<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> and Derrick Jones Jr. each contributed 22 points, while Dereck Lively II added a strong performance off the bench with 12 points and 15 rebounds. Daniel Gafford also chipped in 10 points.<\/p>\n

For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 36 points and dished out eight assists. Williams contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, and Chet Holmgren added 21 points.<\/p>\n

The Mavericks will now face either the Denver Nuggets<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals.<\/p>\n