The Thunder lost 119-110 to the Mavericks in Game 2 of the teams’ second-round series. Thanks to a bounce-back performance from Luka Doncic, the series shifts to Dallas tied 1-1.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 33 points, but with only two other Thunder players in double figures, it was not enough to get a win.May 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. is / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY SportsIt took roughly four minutes before Thunder coach Mark Daigneault opted to pull Giddey off the floor. His rough start never improved, as he finished with eight points and two rebounds.
Dallas might not have an abundance of elite shooters, but it has plenty of high-volume shooters. Dallas made at least 18 3-pointers in 16 games in the regular season.