Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 factors and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday evening within the NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Jalen Williams scored 18 factors and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 factors and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who will face the winner of Wednesday’s Golden State-Houston within the semifinals Saturday in Las Vegas.
Oklahoma City’s largest lead was 20 factors in a rematch of final season’s Western Conference semifinal sequence, which Dallas gained 4-2.
The Thunder and their elite group of perimeter defenders held Luka Doncic to 16 factors on 5-of-15 capturing. Lu Dort led the hassle, with Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace among the many key helpers.
Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson every scored 19 factors and Kyrie Irving added 17 for the Mavericks.
PJ Washington, a thorn in Oklahoma City’s aspect throughout final season’s playoffs and in Dallas’ win final month, missed the sport with an sickness.
Oklahoma City led 57-54 at halftime behind 18 factors from Gilgeous-Alexander. Doncic scored two factors whereas capturing 1-of-7 at halftime.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 factors on 7-of-8 capturing within the third quarter to assist the Thunder take management. Isaiah Joe’s deep 3-pointer on the buzzer gave Oklahoma City a 90-73 lead heading into the fourth.
Takeaway
Nonconformists: Dallas made too many errors to have an opportunity. The Thunder scored 36 factors off the Mavericks’ 19 turnovers.
Thunder: Oklahoma City introduced within the 7-foot, 255-pound Hartenstein as a free agent within the offseason to supply dimension and rebound. It paid off: the Thunder outscored the Mavericks 52-44.
Key second
Oklahoma City opened the second half with a 13-2 run. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 9 factors throughout that stretch to assist the Thunder take a 70-56 lead.
Key statistic
The Mavericks made simply 6 of 19 discipline objectives within the third quarter after capturing 50 p.c from the sector within the first half.
Next
Nonconformists: Host the Los Angeles Clippers on December 19.
Thunder: They will play Golden State or Houston within the NBA Cup semifinals Saturday in Las Vegas.
Associated Press reporting.
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