Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks bought previous the Thunder in Oklahoma 119-110 in Sport 2 and tied the sequence 1-1.
Doncic delivered for the Mavs, placing up 29 factors, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. PJ Washington was the game-changer as he completed the sport with 29 factors and 7 threes. From the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander flirted with a triple-double himself (33 factors, 12 rebounds, eight assists), but it surely wasn’t sufficient.
Right here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Mavs’ large Sport 2 win.
Kyrie Irving solely had 9 factors however was sensational tonight. Introduced it in each different means. 11 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals. Huge-time distinction maker on-ball and off-ball. Set a tone for the Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/3688a7QiNO
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) Might 10, 2024
the mavericks protection frequently does this factor the place they determine the opposite crew simply is not scoring for 4 minutes. they’d no less than three of these stretches tonight. and after I meant “is not scoring” I am being literal. Like zero or one area purpose allowed in these stretches.
— Josh Bowe (@Boweman55) Might 10, 2024
MAVERICKS IN 6.
Thunder usually are not like that.
— SonicsMuse (@SonicsMuse) Might 10, 2024
We had been certain to lose a playoff sport in some unspecified time in the future, saved it inside attain for the entire night time regardless of insane capturing from the Mavericks
All good, we’ll be alright
— 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒆 🌩 (@Three_Cone) Might 10, 2024
“I believe that was one of many hardest video games I’ve needed to play. I’m battling on the market. Making an attempt to do my greatest to assist the crew win. It’s simply my mentality to have an amazing begin after which crew goes to comply with me.”
A really trustworthy post-game response from Luka Doncic. #OneForDallas pic.twitter.com/1nJd1xSOrM
— Abby Jones (@_abigaiiiil) Might 10, 2024
Most video games in NBA playoff historical past with
25+ PTS • 5+ REB • 5+ AST • 5+ 3PM:34 — Steph Curry (147 GP)
10 — James Harden (166 GP)
9 — Luka Doncic (36 GP) pic.twitter.com/spSuLcbafW— StatMamba (@StatMamba) Might 10, 2024
Luka Doncic talked about utilizing a courtside fan as motivation, who made feedback about his household. He referred to as it “nuts” for a “grown ass man” to talk that means.
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) Might 10, 2024
I don’t suppose anybody is saying the Thunder misplaced due to the refs. The Thunder misplaced as a result of PJ Washington and Tim Hardway Jr. was Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Shit occurs. It’s the NBA. Mavs had been on fireplace. https://t.co/APbxK4hkZX
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) Might 10, 2024
I perceive what the numbers say, he isn’t capturing nicely with dallas, but it surely blows my thoughts that PJ washington at instances will get the tony allen therapy. he scored 43 factors in a sport 5 months in the past. he is a proficient offensive participant! I swear he’s!
— Josh Bowe (@Boweman55) Might 10, 2024
PJ Washington and Tim Hardaway Jr mixed for 46 factors and shot 9-15 from 3.
Mavs shot 18-37 from 3.
OKC shot 10-30 from 3.
That was the story of the sport.
— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) Might 10, 2024
If PJ Washington is Steph Curry the remainder of the sequence we’re screwed.
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) Might 10, 2024
PJ Washington tonight:
29 PTS
11 REB
7-11 3PThe primary participant with 10+ REB and seven+ 3P in a playoff sport since Steph within the Finals. https://t.co/rXpTZLaCBu
— StatMuse (@statmuse) Might 10, 2024
PJ Washington is all the things I hoped he’d be in a profitable state of affairs.
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) Might 10, 2024
Thus far the apparent distinction is PJWashington’s 7 threes.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) Might 10, 2024
PJ Washington.
Tim Hardaway Jr.
Josh Inexperienced.
That’s all I’ve to say…
— MFFL NATION (@NationMffl) Might 10, 2024