Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks
Game 44 | American Airlines Center | 17 January 2022
The Mavericks know the opponent all too well. A team the Mavericks have faced now three times this season; but. the first time on home court. In previous match ups, the Mavericks have outscored the Thunder by a landslide.
12/12: Dallas Mavericks vs. Thunder, 103-84
1/2: Dallas Mavericks vs. Thunder, 95-86
Tonight, it was down to the final possession and although the Mavericks did end up winning (104-102), the point differential was a little too close for Head Coach Jason Kidd’s comfort.
During the post-game press conference, Kidd said, “Defensively, we should’ve had a tighter lead”.
Despite the close call, it was still a historic night in the American Airlines Center as Luka Doncic recorded his 41st triple-double of his career.
(20PTS, 11REB, 12AST, 3STL, 3BLKS)
And Dorian Finney-Smith recorded his first double-double of his career.
(17PTS, 10REB, 2AST, 2STL)
The Mavericks still got it done.
The Mavericks will had one day day of rest before a back-to-back home stand hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Phoenix Suns.
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