Clippers-Mavericks Game 7: Five Takeaways
Mavs Force Series Decider with Game 6 Victory
Luka Doncic Leads Dallas to 116-111 Triumph
The Dallas Mavericks have forced a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinals series against the Los Angeles Clippers after a thrilling 116-111 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Luka Doncic stepped up down the stretch for the Mavericks, scoring 12 of his game-high 35 points in the final five minutes to power Dallas to the victory. Doncic also added 10 rebounds and seven assists in a dominant performance.
Despite trailing by 15 points in the third quarter, the Clippers rallied to take a one-point lead with less than two minutes remaining. However, Doncic and the Mavericks would not be denied, as they closed out the game with a 7-0 run to secure the victory.
Here are five takeaways from the Mavericks' series-tying victory:
- Luka Doncic is a superstar: Doncic has proven himself to be one of the best young players in the NBA, and he was at his best in Game 6. He took over the game in the final quarter, making big plays on both ends of the court.
- The Mavericks have heart: The Mavericks showed their resilience in Game 6, rallying from a 15-point deficit to win. They never gave up, and they were rewarded for their effort.
- The Clippers missed Kawhi Leonard: The Clippers missed the services of Kawhi Leonard, who sat out Game 6 with a knee injury. Leonard is the Clippers' best player, and his absence was felt.
- The series is now wide open: The Mavericks have forced a Game 7, and anything can happen now. Both teams have shown they can win, and it should be a thrilling finish to the series.
- Doncic is the X-factor: Doncic is the key to the Mavericks' success in this series. If he can continue to play at a high level, the Mavericks have a good chance of winning Game 7.
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