The Mavericks staged a shocking comeback in the away game against the Thunder. They trailed by 24 points in the final 11:09, but in the next 6 minutes or so, they played a shocking 30-0 counterattack to lead by 6 points!This is also the largest offensive climax in NBA history since statistics began, breaking the 2009 Cavaliers' record of 29-0 across the quarter!What exactly happened in this game?Let's recap it together.
The Mavericks had a very poor first three quarters in this game. Their offense was inefficient and their defense wasn't aggressive enough. The Thunder took full advantage of the Mavericks' mistakes and loopholes, playing smooth coordination and quick counterattacks. The main players of the Thunder team have played well, especiallyKyrgyzstan-Alexandria, he scored the highest of the game32 points, and8 reboundswith5 assists。By the end of the third quarter, the Thunder had already led the Mavericks24 points, looks like the win has been sealed.
However, the Mavericks showed amazing resilience and fighting spirit in the final quarter. They started a frantic counterattack in the final 11:09. Their defense became extremely aggressive, constantly causing pressure and turnovers for the Thunder. Their offense has also become extremely efficient, constantly finding openings and opportunities. A core player of the MavericksLuka DoncicDuring this time, it was taken15 points, and4 assistswith3 rebounds。Not only does he score points himself, but he also keeps creating chances for his teammates. The other Mavericks players also have excellent contributions, especiallyTim Hardaway, during this time, he hit4 three-pointers, one of them was still in the last 1 minute, helping the Lone Ranger to overtake by 6 points!The Lone Ranger played amazingly during this time, creating the strongest offensive climax in NBA history!
However, the Thunder didn't give up on that. They recovered their slump at the last minute and regained their attacking rhythm. They played in the last 1 minute or socounterattacked, regaining the lead. The key players for the Thunder are:Sean WilliamsIn the last 40 seconds, he hit consecutive shots2 three-pointers, one of them was still in the last 4 seconds, killing the Lone Ranger!The Thunder ended up withnarrowly defeated the Mavericks and ended his three-game losing streak.
This game is undoubtedly the best game of the season and the most thrilling in NBA history. The Mavericks lost the game, but their comeback spirit is commendable. Although the Thunder won the game, their defensive problems were also exposed. This game has brought us a lot of lessons and inspirations, and also let us see the charm and competitiveness of the NBA.