Doncic Irving Lead The Way As Dallas Clinches Series

Mavericks Advance to the Second Round with 135-110 Game 6 Victory Over Thunder

Dončić, Irving Lead the Way as Dallas Clinches Series

Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving combined for 58 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 135-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series on Saturday night. Dončić finished with 28 points and 13 assists, while Irving scored 28 of his 30 points in a second-half surge.

The Mavericks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Thunder 36-19. Irving played a major role in the surge, scoring 15 points in the period. Dončić added 11 points and six assists in the quarter.

The Thunder never recovered from the Mavericks' third-quarter run. They cut the lead to 10 points in the fourth quarter, but Irving scored a jumper and a three-pointer to put the game away.

The Mavericks will now face the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the playoffs. Game 1 of the series is scheduled for Monday night in Phoenix.

Box Score

Dallas Mavericks 135, Oklahoma City Thunder 110 | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | |---|---|---|---| | Luka Dončić | 28 | 9 | 13 | | Kyrie Irving | 30 | 5 | 5 | | Jalen Brunson | 21 | 6 | 4 | | Dorian Finney-Smith | 15 | 10 | 2 | | Maxi Kleber | 12 | 7 | 2 | Oklahoma City Thunder 110 | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | |---|---|---|---| | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 7 | 6 | | Josh Giddey | 17 | 13 | 7 | | Luguentz Dort | 15 | 5 | 2 | | Jalen Williams | 12 | 6 | 3 | | Darius Bazley | 11 | 8 | 1 |