P.J. Washington made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons with a 117-116 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Washington was fouled shooting a 3-pointer and missed the third free throw on purpose to prevent a Thunder squad out of timeouts from being able to set up for a final shot. Jalen Williams' 64-footer as time expired was nowhere near the basket as top-seeded Oklahoma City was eliminated in Game 6 of a second-round playoff series. Luka Doncic recorded 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the fifth-seeded Mavericks. Kyrie Irving and Derrick Jones Jr.
Washington was called for a foul before the ball was inbounded with 27 seconds left, sending Gilgeous-Alexander to the line to sink one free throw. The Thunder kept possession, and Gilgeous-Alexander drove the lane and lofted a high pass that Holmgren slammed home for a 116-115 lead with 20.4 seconds left.Oklahoma City shot 47.8 percent from the field, including 15 of 41 from 3-point range.The Mavericks connected on 51.2 percent of their shots and were 16 of 34 from behind the arc.
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