Luka Doncic posted a 31-point triple-double in his best game of the series Wednesday, lifting the Mavs past the Thunder 104-92 for a 3-2 series lead.
'He wasn't scared': How Chet Holmgren became a perfect fit for SGA and an OKC team built for a dynastyDoncic, the league's leading scorer in the regular season, had struggled some in the series against Oklahoma City. Playing through a sprained right knee and a sore left ankle, he had averaged just 22 points on 39% shooting through the first four games. He made 12 of 22 field goals in Game 5 and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his sixth career playoff triple-double.Jr.
'He wasn't scared': How Chet Holmgren became a perfect fit for SGA and an OKC team built for a dynastyThe Mavericks won Game 5 on the road, just like they did in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. Dallas held Oklahoma City to 42.5% shooting.Dallas led by 15 in the second quarter and took a 54-44 edge into halftime. Jones scored 15 points before the break.Dallas pushed its lead out to 18 points early in the fourth quarter before the Thunder surged.
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