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The first half saw the Thunder build momentum, aided by aggressive defense which led to 36 points off 19 Mavericks turnovers. This defensive acumen allowed them to maintain a substantial lead, culminating in a buzzer-beater three-pointer by Isaiah Joe, ending the third quarter ahead 90-73.
Despite the Mavericks' efforts to claw back into the game, the Thunder's relentless play and SGA's stellar performance secured their advancement to the semifinals, maintaining their status as a formidable team in the league.