Dallas Mavericks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Western Semifinals Game 3 Prediction

A Must-Win Game for the Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are in a must-win situation in Game 3 of their Western Semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Mavericks have lost the first two games of the series at home, and they now need to win at least one game in Oklahoma City to keep their hopes of advancing alive.

The Mavericks have been led by Luka Doncic in the playoffs, who is averaging 33.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. However, the Thunder have been able to contain Doncic in the first two games of the series, holding him to just 22 points and 19 points, respectively.

The Mavericks will need to find a way to get Doncic more involved in the offense if they want to win Game 3. They will also need to improve their defense, as they have allowed the Thunder to score over 100 points in each of the first two games.

The Thunder are coming off a 115-108 win in Game 2, and they will be looking to take a 3-0 lead in the series in Game 3. The Thunder have been led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 28.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game in the playoffs.

The Thunder have also been getting solid contributions from Darius Bazley, who is averaging 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, and Lu Dort, who is averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

The Thunder will be looking to continue their strong play in Game 3 and take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.