Los Golden State Warriors they won 112-87 to the Dallas Mavericks for take a 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Final and start dominating your series of Playoffs NBA.
Luka Doncicwhat received a scratch on the face from Andrew Wiggins in the first quarter and He complained of pain in his right shoulder. During the second quarter, this time he could not work another miracle despite adding 20 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in 34 minutes.
In the debit of the Slovenian, who play with painthere were his seven turnovers, his 3 of 10 in triples and that he only managed to score two points in the second half.
The Warriors did a good job, but I think I have to be better. I have to improve, it’s my fault
“The Warriors did a good job, but I think I have to be better. I have to improve, it’s my fault,” Doncic acknowledged after the game.
Luka Doncic on Wiggins’ scratch: “I’m fine, I look like a tough guy”
“I’m fine, I look like a tough guy,” Doncic replied with a smile when asked about the scratch he received from Wiggins.
Regarding the pain he suffered in his right shoulder, the Slovenian reassured the Dallas fans by explaining that he will only need a few “therapies” to be one hundred percent in the second game.
How the Warriors disarmed Doncic to beat Dallas
Doncic, alone in the face of danger against the Warriors
On this occasion the Mavericks left Doncic quite alone in the face of danger, who was barely seconded by Spencer Dinwiddie (17), Jalen Brunson (14+4+4) and Reggie Bullock (12).
The poor shooting success of Dallas, which ended the night with a poor 36% (31 of 86), condemned Jason Kidd’s men from the first half.
Stephen Curry’s Warriors imposed their physique against the Mavericks
In the Warriors, who were physically far superior to the Mavericks by imposing their defense, Andrew Wiggins (19+5), Klay Thompson (15) and Stephen Curry (21+12) stood out.
The surprise factor of Steve Kerr’s team, and probably one of the most inspired players of the Warriors game, was Jordan Poole with 19 points in 26 minutes and moments of brilliance in a 10-0 run in the fourth quarter to definitively break the game. the match.
All the players in the Golden State starting lineup posted double figures in scoring.
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When will the second game between Warriors and Mavericks of the Western Final be played?
The second game of the series between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks will be played on May 20 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.