Through the first three games, the WCF has been dominated by the Golden State Warriors. Taking a commanding 3-0 lead, they are just one game away from making another run at the title. However, these playoffs have shown the fight in the Dallas Mavericks. Likewise, they have poured in on the Warriors in Game 4, taking a huge lead at halftime. But there was a stop to the game for an unexpected reason. Players from both teams could only watch as the American Airlines Center started pouring down.
Unlike the last 3 games of this series, the Dallas Mavericks have really kept the pressure on in Game 4. After a shocking loss at home in Game 3, the role players have stepped up and done their job right. On a night Doncic is struggling and desperately needed help, his teammates did not disappoint. However, the same can’t be said for his home arena.
The second half action between the Warriors and Mavericks had to see a delay after there was a leak in the American Airlines Center. Likewise, fans reacted to the malfunction and had a few words for Maverick’s owner, Mark Cuban.
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Mavericks-Warriors game sees a downpour
The Dallas crowd was roaring after the first half as their team was on top of the Warriors. Taking a lead of 15 points, the Mavericks were ready to extend their dominant run in the third quarter. However, to the shock of Luka Doncic and all the players around, the American Airlines center had a leakage. The entire bench area for the Warriors was soaking as Stephen Curry and Doncic watched the water pour down. The third quarter action also had to take a halt because of the problem on hand.
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And these kinds of situations surely bring the comedic side out of the NBA fanbase. Likewise, they went right after the Mavericks and their owner, Mark Cuban, for having such a problem in the building.
oh nahhhh get luka out of this poverty franchise ASAP https://t.co/JIpQ2Fi2hD
— i⃞⃤⃟⃤⃝❦ (@xTeddyJin) May 25, 2022
Mark Cuban Ik you ain’t lacking https://t.co/Dv4TzuNhqq
— Sports Guy Kamikazi (@SGKamikazi) May 25, 2022
Mavs could really need this man rn https://t.co/9xTSRehxQo pic.twitter.com/sxek0vElHS
— Alex (@A7exG) May 25, 2022
Mark Cuban need to fix they cheap as building https://t.co/RFm8jt9hIJ
— Jefè (@fizzle0917) May 25, 2022
luka is like we dont have these problems in slovenia https://t.co/f3lFRnh9Ep
— Ramah Kudaimi (رامة كديمي) (@ramahkudaimi) May 25, 2022
😂 @mcuban plug that hole w/ shark tank money https://t.co/MXxPQjhzDw
— TonyToni (@djtonytoni) May 25, 2022
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To everyone’s surprise, despite an off night for Luka Doncic, the Mavericks are showing out all their weapons. Being cornered down with a 3-0 deficit, Dallas came out with a bang. After the shooting fails last game, both Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock have been prolific from distance. They have combined for 32 points as the Mavs lead by over 20 points. Doncic hasn’t shot the ball well, but is still the leader on the floor. The 23-year-old superstar has amassed 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists so far. Mavericks are absolutely dominating as an offense shooting over 57% from downtown and 54% from the floor.
As for the Warriors, their night hasn’t been a pleasant memory. The big names have failed to find any sort of momentum tonight as Game 4 slowly slips away from their grasp. After his unreal showing in Game 3, Stephen Curry has added just 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists to the mix tonight. Andrew Wiggins and Klay both have scored 10 points each as the Bay doesn’t have an answer. With their shooting supremacy, the Warriors can’t seem to find the bottom of the net as they convert just 22% of their three-point attempts.
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Dallas refuses to get swept and hasn’t given up on their fight. Doncic and the group have no room to make mistakes and they are surely playing like it. With no fear and a heavy desire to do the impossible, do you think the Mavericks can smash the Warriors for another three games in a row? Let us know your views in the comments below.