Mavericks' victory fueled by Kyrie Irving's late-game heroics, outmaneuvering Hawks in the final stretch.
On a solely gripping night in NBA action, Kyrie Irving stepped up big time, scoring a whopping 32 points in the final quarter alone! His heroics catapulted the Dallas Mavericks to a thrilling 129-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, setting a dramatic stage for Monday, November 26 (Manila time).
Jalen Hardy also made a significant impact, contributing 23 points, while Naji Marshall and Spencer Dinwiddie chipped in with 22 each. The Mavs extended their winning streak to five out of six games, with PJ Washington adding 11 points and 10 rebounds and Daniel Gafford scoring 10 off the bench.
For the Atlanta Hawks, Jalen Johnson led the charge with a massive 28 points and 11 rebounds. Trae Young registered 18 points and 16 assists, while Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 points as well. Dyson Daniels contributed 17 points, and Clint Capelaproduced 12 for the Hawks, who unfortunately dropped their third straight game.
The Hawks started off strongly, leading 27-16 in the first quarter, thanks to Kobe Bufkin's impressive reverse layup and midrange jumper. Dallas, however, fought back impressively with a 10-0 run to end the first quarter, surging forward with momentum.
Dallas cut the Hawks' lead to 4, but when Jalen Johnson slammed one down with 5:27 remaining in the period, the tide seemed to turn in Atlanta's favor. The Mavs responded with a 14-7 run, powered by Marshall, and ended the third quarter leading 96-95.
In the fourth, after a nail-biting exchange, Irving caught fire, sinking three consecutive three-pointers to propel Dallas to a decisive 10-2 spurt, effectively sealing the win. Hardy and Irving's final layups put the exclamation points on this brilliant game.
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In the highly competitive NBA, Jalen Hardy and Naji Marshall also contributed to the Dallas Mavericks' victory, scoring 23 and 22 points respectively. Despite Trae Young's 18 points and 16 assists, the Atlanta Hawks unfortunately lost their third consecutive game, with Jalen Johnson leading the charge for the Hawks with 28 points and 11 rebounds.
