A Hard Fought Battle Ends In A Mavericks Victory

Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: May 7th, 2024 Game Recap

A Hard-Fought Battle Ends in a Mavericks Victory

Game Details

On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, the Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a highly anticipated matchup at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game tipped off at 9:30 PM ET and was broadcasted live on ESPN.

Game Highlights

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading the lead throughout the contest. The Thunder took an early lead in the first quarter, but the Mavericks responded with a strong second quarter to take a 62-56 lead at halftime. The second half saw the Thunder rally back to tie the game in the third quarter. However, the Mavericks regained the lead in the fourth quarter and held on to win the game by a score of 118-112. Luka Dončić led the way for the Mavericks, scoring 35 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists. Kristaps Porzingis also had a strong performance, scoring 22 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder, scoring 28 points and dishing out 7 assists. Darius Bazley also had a solid performance, scoring 21 points and grabbing 9 rebounds.

Post-Game Analysis

The Mavericks' victory was a crucial win for the team, as it gave them a 3-1 lead in the series. The Mavericks will now have a chance to close out the series and advance to the second round of the playoffs when they host the Thunder in Game 5 on Thursday, May 9th. The Thunder, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to win Game 5 to keep their season alive. The Thunder have shown that they are a dangerous team and are capable of competing with the Mavericks, but they will need to play their best game in order to avoid elimination.