Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic eye another playoff shocker after avoiding a sweep by the Warriors

DALLAS Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks does not consider averting a sweep in the Western Conference finals an honor.

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Despite the enormous odds, he stays committed to defeating the Golden State Warriors in the series.

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The Mavericks are seeking to become the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-0 hole to win a playoff series, a feat just 146 units have accomplished.

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On Tuesday, Dallas made a stride in that direction, winning 119-109 at the American Airlines Center.

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Dallas has already shocked the NBA in this playoff, returning from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to defeat the No. 1 overall seed Phoenix Suns in the conference semifinals.

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The Mavericks clinched the series by defeating the Suns by 33 points in Game 7, the most significant blowout win by an away team in a Game 7 since 1948.

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Doncic, the 23-year-old guard who was voted first-team All-NBA before Thursday's game, added to his streak of solid performances in possible elimination games with a 30-point, 14-rebound, and nine-assist outburst against the Warriors

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After three quarters, the Mavericks established a 29-point lead by shredding the Warriors' zone, which Dallas coach Jason Kidd described as a compliment.

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After three quarters, Dallas was 19-of-36 from 3-point shooting, prompting Golden State coach Steve Kerr to bench his starting.

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Doncic dunked off a pass from Jalen Brunson on the next play, extending the Warriors' lead to 10, and they never came any closer.

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