Shai Gilgeous-Alexander obscured his face in his jersey. Chet Holmgren clasped his head, awe-struck. After his errant buzzer-beater, Jalen Williams bent forward, clutching his knees.
The matchup was colossal, making the Thunder’s tight 117-116 defeat in the sixth game all the more agonizing.
The Mavericks advance to the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City, on the other hand, heads back home.
A riveting final period, filled with impressive shot-making and pivotal plays, turned on a referee’s decision. A truthful verdict it was, yet a judgement nonetheless.
Gilgeous-Alexander, who performed admirably throughout, fouled his former college teammate, P.J. Washington, who was in the act of shooting a three-pointer with just three seconds remaining.
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