5 Critical Takeaways From The Suns Impressive Victory In Game 1

Dallas Mavericks Secure Hard-fought Win Over Minnesota Timberwolves

5 Critical Takeaways from the Suns' Impressive Victory in Game 1

Mavericks Edge Out Thunder in Thrilling Thriller

The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116, advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic led the Mavs' comeback, scoring a game-high 31 points and dishing out 11 assists. Over the last three games, Doncic has averaged an impressive 33.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. The Mavericks' victory marks their second consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance. In other NBA news, the Phoenix Suns took Game 1 of their series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite a strong performance from All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, the Suns' balanced attack proved too much for the Clippers. Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Devin Booker added 23 points and 8 assists. Chris Paul also chipped in with 19 points and 11 rebounds. The Suns' victory was a testament to their depth and versatility. They were able to overcome a poor shooting night from Leonard (1-of-12 from three-point range) by relying on their other players to step up. Visit ESPN for Dallas Mavericks live scores, video highlights, and the latest news. Live coverage of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game on ESPN, including the live score, is available now.