Dallas has correctly switched Finney-Smith onto Paul so Bullock can stay attached to Booker. The Suns woeful in the paint in the 1st term, Mavs up 10. Kleber with the block, Dinwiddie the pull-up 3. Dinwiddie very good off the bench, extending the lead with Luka on the bench. With Luka in they go up 20+, the Suns can't make a bucket. Luka with back to back 3's, including a spinning step-back. Wow, Mavs up 30 at the half, Booker without a field goal. Brunson scoring early in the 3rd, kicking the lead out to 40. It's all over by 3-quarter time, the Mavericks take the series. Like the Lakers of a few years back, favourite Golden State's main competition in Phoenix and Milwaukee eliminated for them. Jason Kidd has been genius in the Playoffs, just like in his playing days. Dallas shot lights out from the field and 3, neither team getting to the line much, both taking care of the ball. Luka with a super efficient 35 points, 10 boards, 2 steals. Dinwiddie a super efficient 30 points, off the bench, 5 of 7 from range, no turnovers. Brunson 24 points, 6 boards, no turnovers. For the Suns, no starter with more than 11 points. Booker shut out.
3. (Dal) L. Doncic 2. (Dal) S. Dinwiddie, 1. J. Brunson.
3. (Dal) L. Doncic 2. (Dal) S. Dinwiddie, 1. J. Brunson.