The Dallas Mavericks are movin' on up! 🚀 In a thrilling Game 6 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, the Mavs clinched a 114-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, sealing the series 4-2 and punching their ticket to the Western Conference semifinals.
Luka Doncic, the Slovenian sensation, finally got his revenge against the Clippers after two previous postseason exits in 2020 and 2021. While his shot wasn't falling like usual—going 9-for-26 from the field—Doncic dropped a stellar double-double with 28 points and 13 assists. 🎯 But hey, when the defense is all over you, why not dish it to your squad? Luka found his big men, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, time and time again for some rim-rocking jams! 💥
Those monster dunks didn't just light up the scoreboard—they electrified the crowd and fired up the entire team. The Mavs dominated the offensive boards 18-16, thanks in large part to the hustle from Gafford and Lively II. On the defensive end, they locked down the Clippers, holding them to just 41.5% shooting. Talk about teamwork making the dream work! 🙌
With this win, the Mavericks are gearing up for the next round, and you can bet they're bringing that Big D energy! Stay tuned, basketball fans—this playoff run is just heating up! 🔥
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NBA highlights on May 3: Doncic gets past Clippers, with Irving
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