The Dallas Mavericks pulled out a hard-fought victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking a 2-1 series lead thanks to standout performances by P.J. Washington, Dereck Lively, and Kyrie Irving. Luka Doncic played through injury as his team rallied together for the win.
Kyrie Irving's clutch plays in the fourth quarter, including a crucial runner, helped seal the victory for Dallas. The Thunder's struggles to generate offense and halt the Mavericks' scoring ultimately led to their defeat, putting them in a tough spot for the next game.