The Dallas Mavericks (2-1) take the win over Oklahoma City Thunder (1-2) 105-101 to win game three in American Airlines Center on Saturday afternoon. PJ Washington Jr. led the Mavs with 27 points, six rebounds, and two assists.
The Mavs came out strong in the beginning of the first quarter and were led by PJ Washignton Jr.. Washington Jr. scored the first two points for Dallas with a slam dunk over Holmgren. That really woke up AAC and got them into the game early. Washington proceeded to score 11 of the Mav’s first 22 points. He led Dallas at the half with 19 points.
Both teams weren’t shooting well from downtown but OKC won that battle in the first half. The reason Dallas stayed within reach in the first half was their ability to crash the boards. They led in rebounds out rebounding OKC 26-16 and giving up 0 offensive boards to the Thunder.
Luka Doncic struggled shooting in the first half. He shot 4-of-12 and 1-of-4 from three. He had 14 points going into the locker room. Doncic was questionable for game three due to his knees. He decided to play but struggled getting his rhythm down on Saturday.
OKC came out of the half and took their largest lead of the night 65-55. The Mavs rallied after taking a timeout and ended up crawling back on top by five. The difference in the third quarter was second chance opportunities. Dallas continued to crash the boards, giving Dallas multiple second and third chance opportunities and the points started to add up. Entering the fourth quarter the Mavs had out rebounded OKC 40-25 taking a four point lead. Washington had 27 points entering the fourth.
Mavs continued their physicality the entire fourth quarter and it ended up putting them in the win category. Dallas out rebounded 48-40 and crashed the boards hard all night, which was a huge reason why they came out on top.
“I think whoever wins the rebounding game is going to win these games.” Washington Jr. stated after the game.
Washington Jr. led for Dallas on Saturday with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.
“I’m just trying to make the dreams come true. I’m trying to make the most of every single second and be the best I can be for my team.” Washington Jr. stated he is grateful for his teammates for believing in him and showing him the looks.
Doncic stated after the game that Washington had an amazing game, “Amazing. Shooting with confidence and we believe in him.” Doncic stated.
The Mavs will have a day of rest before gearing up for game four on Monday night.
Game four will be held in Dallas at American Airlines Center on Monday night at 8:30 CST.
The Mavs came out strong in the beginning of the first quarter and were led by PJ Washignton Jr.. Washington Jr. scored the first two points for Dallas with a slam dunk over Holmgren. That really woke up AAC and got them into the game early. Washington proceeded to score 11 of the Mav’s first 22 points. He led Dallas at the half with 19 points.
Both teams weren’t shooting well from downtown but OKC won that battle in the first half. The reason Dallas stayed within reach in the first half was their ability to crash the boards. They led in rebounds out rebounding OKC 26-16 and giving up 0 offensive boards to the Thunder.
Luka Doncic struggled shooting in the first half. He shot 4-of-12 and 1-of-4 from three. He had 14 points going into the locker room. Doncic was questionable for game three due to his knees. He decided to play but struggled getting his rhythm down on Saturday.
OKC came out of the half and took their largest lead of the night 65-55. The Mavs rallied after taking a timeout and ended up crawling back on top by five. The difference in the third quarter was second chance opportunities. Dallas continued to crash the boards, giving Dallas multiple second and third chance opportunities and the points started to add up. Entering the fourth quarter the Mavs had out rebounded OKC 40-25 taking a four point lead. Washington had 27 points entering the fourth.
Mavs continued their physicality the entire fourth quarter and it ended up putting them in the win category. Dallas out rebounded 48-40 and crashed the boards hard all night, which was a huge reason why they came out on top.
“I think whoever wins the rebounding game is going to win these games.” Washington Jr. stated after the game.
Washington Jr. led for Dallas on Saturday with 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.
“I’m just trying to make the dreams come true. I’m trying to make the most of every single second and be the best I can be for my team.” Washington Jr. stated he is grateful for his teammates for believing in him and showing him the looks.
Doncic stated after the game that Washington had an amazing game, “Amazing. Shooting with confidence and we believe in him.” Doncic stated.
The Mavs will have a day of rest before gearing up for game four on Monday night.
Game four will be held in Dallas at American Airlines Center on Monday night at 8:30 CST.
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00:00 The Dallas Mavericks take game 3, 105-101 here in American Airlines Center on Saturday
00:09 afternoon.
00:10 The Mavs now lead the series 2-1 and have another home game coming on Monday night.
00:15 P.J. Washington was the name of the game on Saturday.
00:17 He led with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
00:20 I think the confidence that we have in P.J. on both ends of the floor, not just shooting
00:26 the 3 but being able to play with him in the post or him, with P.J. being able to run the
00:30 offense and get us organized.
00:32 He has a skill set that he can put the ball on the floor and he can find and make the
00:37 right plays.
00:38 We trust.
00:39 The difference in this game was second and third chance opportunities that Dallas gave
00:42 for themselves.
00:43 After crashing the boards, they out-rebounded OKC 48-40, but entering the fourth quarter
00:48 they out-rebounded them 40-25.
00:51 P.J. Washington stated after the game, he said, "Whoever wins the rebound battle is
00:55 going to win these games."
00:57 Whoever wins the rebound game is going to win a lot of these games.
00:59 So for us, we just try to be aggressive on the offense and defensive end.
01:02 We know we have advantage sides, but at the end of the day it's about who wants it more.
01:06 So we have to be that team each and every night.
01:08 Now they'll be back here in American Airlines Center on Monday night for game 4.
01:12 Tip-off is at 8.30pm.
01:14 For all things Dallas Mavericks, tune in to Spectrum Cable Channel 15 on Wednesday and
01:17 Thursday nights.
01:18 I'm Brittany Bowen for D210 Sports and you've just been credentialed.
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