Luka Doncic, battling through knee and ankle issues, took a hard fall while contesting Lu Dort for a loose ball. Despite his injuries, Doncic won the ensuing jump ball and secured the loose ball as the Mavericks maintained a late lead.

Kyrie Irving’s 22 points, including a crucial shot in the final minute, helped Dallas hold on.

Doncic added 22 points and 15 rebounds, while P.J. Washingtоn Jr. scored 27.

Dallas outrebounded the Thunder and capitalized on second-chance points. The Mavericks have taken a 2-1 lead in the series.

Irving bounced back from a low-scoring game, leading the team with seven assists. Mark Daigneault’s strategic fouling couldn’t stop Dallas, with rookie Dereck Lively II stepping up.Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe contributed for Oklahoma City, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Dallas’ resilience.