The Dallas Mavericks showcased strong defense and rebounding in the game against the OKC Thunder. Despite Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic struggling from the field, the Mavericks maintained a lead. At halftime, the Mavericks were ahead 54-43 with Luka contributing 12 points and 8 rebounds. OKC struggled from the three-point line, shooting 1 for 11.
Dallas' transition defense has been incredible
Great defense from the Dallas Mavericks here. https://t.co/DI5uSu5XHo
Dallas Mavericks vs OKC Thunder 54 to 43 at half Mavericks lead. Luka 12 points, 8 rebounds OKC from three 1 for 11 (#1 three-point shooting team in NBA). Underrated story - everyone on the Mavs is scoring tonight. First half storyline. Should’ve known from this video that… https://t.co/QL7kXWFm0J https://t.co/MeKC4N6x6M
Kyrie and Luka drill back-to-back tough 3s! 🔥 DAL leads OKC 54-43 at halftime. https://t.co/n3QCz8pYFb
Jason Kidd has the Dallas Maverick defense absolutely humming right now. This is actually a nice offensive possession by OKC, they create multiple advantages. But all 5 Mavericks are on a string and their recoveries are crisp and lightning quick. https://t.co/IiZO3jblSB
It seems like a good sign that Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are a combined 3-for-12 from the field and the Mavericks are up 40-33 with 6:35 left in the half. Mavs' best asset so far is their defense. OKC shooting 34 percent.
Mavs transition defense has been fantastic the last 3 games. Been a number of possessions where OKC has gotten a miss and busted out only to short-circuit as the Mavs got back.
Mavericks' defense and rebounding have been exemplary through the opening quarter. OKC 0-of-6 from three and getting pounded on the boards 13-5. Not surprisingly Mavs are rolling, up 30-20.