Luka LEADS 17-Point Mavs Comeback to Finish Off Thunder

Who had P.J. Washington on their bingo card punching the Dallas Mavericks' ticket to the Western Conference finals?

Washington, who had a great series, was quiet for most of game 6 but came up big in the fourth quarter with some clutch shots and made the game-winning free throws with 2.5 seconds left in the Mavericks' 117-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder sending them home for the season.

Luka Doncic led Dallas with a triple-double, recording 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He received significant support from Kyrie Irving, who scored 22 points, and Derrick Jones Jr., who added 22 points, including hitting 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. Overall, the Mavericks shot 47% from three-point range, making 16 of their 34 attempts.

For the Thunder, Shay Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another great performance with 36 points, including 4-of-5 from three-point range. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren contributed 22 and 21 points.

Ultimately, the difference in the game came down to the rebound battle; the Mavericks won 47-31. The mid-season moves to bring in P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford paid off, as the Mavs return to the Western Conference finals for the second time in three years.

The Mavericks now await the winner of Game 7 between the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets and the defense-oriented Minnesota Timberwolves.