Kyrie Irving shone brightly for the Dallas Mavericks as they staged an impressive comeback against the Houston Rockets. Irving’s season-high 48 points, with 25 of them coming in the crucial fourth quarter and overtime, led the Mavericks to a thrilling 147-136 victory at home. The game was marked by Dante Exum’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation, which was instrumental in forcing overtime.
Despite being down by as many as 22 points, Dallas capitalized on Houston’s missed free throws in the final seconds of regulation to level the score and extend the game. In overtime, Irving’s aggressive play and scoring prowess helped Dallas secure a 10-0 run, sealing the victory.
Luka Doncic contributed significantly with 37 points and 12 assists, narrowly missing out on a triple-double. His crucial assist to Exum’s game-tying 3-pointer added to the Mavericks’ momentum. Exum’s 14 points off the bench, including the game-changing shot, were pivotal in Dallas’s comeback win.
The Mavericks trailed for most of the game but rallied in the second quarter with a strong run. They took their first lead late in the fourth quarter and maintained their composure during crucial moments to secure the win.
Houston, led by Fred VanVleet’s 24 points, couldn’t capitalize on opportunities down the stretch, allowing Dallas to stage their remarkable turnaround. Dillon Brooks’ season-high 29 points and Jalen Green’s 21 points were not enough to stop the Mavericks’ surge.
P.J. Washington’s double-double performance with 14 points and 13 rebounds also contributed to Dallas’s victory, highlighting a team effort that secured a crucial win for their postseason aspirations.
