In a heart-pounding Game 6 showdown, the Dallas Mavericks clinched the Western Conference semifinals with a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday! Luka Dončić delivered his signature magic with a 29-point triple-double, while Kyrie Irving turned up the heat with 18 second-half points. But the real MVPs? The Mavericks’ unsung heroes!
Derrick Jones Jr. splashed four 3-pointers for 22 points, rookie Dereck Lively II grabbed a monster 15 rebounds, and P.J. Washington played fourth-quarter hero. With seconds left, Washington drew a clutch foul and sank the game-winning free throws—proving basketball’s biggest moments aren’t just for the stars.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) dropped a game-high 36 points for OKC, but Dallas’ “supporting cast” defense sealed the deal. The Mavs now advance to the Western Conference Finals—could this be their year? Stay tuned!
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NBA highlights on May 18: Mavs beat OKC with muscle and toughness
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