Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder May 15

Grizzlies vs Mavericks Live Score & Stats

The Dallas Mavericks held on to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-106 on Tuesday night, thanks to a 21-point performance from Luka Doncic. The win gives the Mavericks a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Doncic leads Mavericks to victory

Doncic was efficient from the field, shooting 7-of-13, and he also added 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 19 points for the Mavericks, while Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 17 points.

The Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram, who scored 27 points. CJ McCollum added 22 points, and Jonas Valanciunas had 15 points and 13 rebounds.

The Mavericks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 32-18. They held on to their lead in the fourth quarter, despite a late rally by the Pelicans.

The Mavericks will now have a chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Thursday night.

Conclusion

The Mavericks’ victory was a hard-fought one, but it was a much-needed one. They now have a chance to close out the series in Game 4 on Thursday night. If they can do that, they will advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2011.