This game was a tale of two halves. In the first half, the Mavericks showed the resilience they’ve displayed after losing by 20 points. They knocked down their shots, got an incredible offensive […]
After taking down the #1 seed Phoenix Suns in the semifinals, the Mavericks’ new opponent Golden State Warriors and their raucous fans were waiting for Luka Doncic and company. Many factors contributed to their 25-point loss 112-87 at Chase Center. The numbers weren’t pretty in this game. Here are some observations of Game 1.
It’s easy to dissect the last two possessions in the fourth quarter that would’ve given the Mavericks a 3-point lead: one, if Powell made his two free throws with 19.8 seconds left — just like he made the previous two — and two, if Spencer Dinwiddie would’ve made the game winning 3-point attempt at the buzzer. If either of those plays broke right, the Mavericks would’ve held a commanding 3-1.
