Luka Doncic’s 31-point triple-double propelled the Dallas Mavericks to a 104-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, giving them a 3-2 series lead.

Doncic, focusing on his game rather than the referees, led with 31 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, marking his sixth career playoff triple-double.

Despite playing through injuries, Doncic’s performance improved significantly from previous games in the series. Dallas regained the lead after a disappointing Game 4 loss, now having a chance to advance to the Western Conference finals with a win at home.

The Mavericks’ defense limited Oklahoma City to 42.5% shooting, similar to their first-round road victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.Despite the Thunder’s efforts to rally late in the game, they couldn’t overcome Dallas’ lead.Doncic stressed the importance of maintaining focus for the upcoming games, while Gilgeous-Alexander affirmed the Thunder’s determination despite facing elimination for the first time.