Mavericks Dominate Thunder in Game 6, Advance to Western Finals
Luka Doncic Leads the Way in Dallas' Wire-to-Wire Victory
The Dallas Mavericks put on a dominant performance in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 146-111 to advance to the Western Finals. Luka Doncic led the way for Dallas, scoring 33 points and dishing out 14 assists. The Mavericks led wire-to-wire, never trailing by more than two points.
Key Moments in the Mavericks' Victory
The Mavericks took control of the game early, building an 18-4 lead in the first six minutes. They continued to extend their lead throughout the first half, going into halftime with a 70-52 advantage. The Thunder made a run in the third quarter, cutting the lead to nine points, but Dallas responded with a 10-0 run to put the game out of reach.
Doncic was sensational in the victory, shooting 13-of-20 from the field and 7-of-12 from three-point range. He also grabbed 10 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the playoffs. Kristaps Porzingis also had a strong game, finishing with 27 points and 12 rebounds. The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 26 points and 8 assists.
With the victory, the Mavericks advance to the Western Finals for the first time since 2011. They will face the winner of the series between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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