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5 Takeaways from the Suns' Strong Game 1 Win
Despite a big night from Luka Doncic, Phoenix uses its guard depth and the play of center Deandre Ayton to take control of the series.
The Dallas Mavericks led wire-to-wire as they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-96 on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic led the way for Dallas with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points and 7 assists.
The Mavericks started the game strong, taking an early 10-point lead. They led by as many as 15 points in the first half before settling for a 55-43 lead at the break. Dallas continued to control the game in the second half, never letting the Thunder get closer than 10 points.
5 Takeaways from the Thunder's Series-Tying Win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stars in the 4th quarter and Dallas falters in the clutch
The Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied 1-1 in their first-round playoff series after the Thunder won Game 2 114-107 on Thursday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
The Mavericks led by as many as 12 points in the first half, but the Thunder chipped away at the lead and took a 58-57 lead into halftime. The Thunder continued to control the game in the second half, and they led by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks cut the lead to four points with less than two minutes remaining, but the Thunder made their free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
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