Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks Win a Thrilling Overtime Game Against the Oklahoma City Thunder
Dallas Mavericks Beat Oklahoma City Thunder 121-114 in Overtime
Dončić Leads the Way with 35 Points, 12 Rebounds, and 7 Assists
Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks came away with a hard-fought overtime victory Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dončić led the way for the Mavericks with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Josh Giddey had a team-high 24 points for the Thunder.
The Mavericks took an early lead in the game, but the Thunder were able to battle back and tie the game at 54-54 at halftime. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. The game went into overtime tied at 104-104.
In overtime, the Mavericks were able to take control of the game and pull away for the victory. Dončić scored 6 of the Mavericks' 17 points in overtime, and he also hit a key three-pointer with just over a minute remaining to give the Mavericks a 118-111 lead.
The win was the Mavericks' second in a row and improved their record to 27-25 on the season. The Thunder, meanwhile, fell to 20-32 with the loss.
Dončić Continues to Impress
Luka Dončić has been one of the most impressive players in the NBA this season, and he continued to show why against the Thunder. The 23-year-old Slovenian star was all over the court, making plays for himself and his teammates.
Dončić is averaging 28.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game this season. He is also shooting 49.8% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range.
Dončić is a one-man wrecking crew, and he is the biggest reason why the Mavericks are in contention for a playoff spot this season.
Thunder Show Fight
The Thunder may have lost the game, but they showed a lot of fight against the Mavericks. Oklahoma City was down by 10 points with just over two minutes remaining in regulation, but they were able to force overtime.
The Thunder were led by Josh Giddey, who had a team-high 24 points. Giddey also added 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Thunder are a young team with a lot of potential. If they can continue to play with the same fight and determination, they could be a surprise team in the Western Conference next season.
