May 24, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in game four of the 2022 Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Mavericks avoid sweep, force Game 5 with Warriors

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 5/25/22

On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks kept its season alive by defeating the Golden State Warriors 119-109 to avoid a four-game sweep.

Mavericks guard Luka Doncic led the way, scoring a game-high 30 points. Doncic shot 38.5% (10-for-26) from the field, 27.3% (3-for-11) from three and seven of 10 from the free-throw line. He added 14 rebounds with nine assists, two steals and two blocks.

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— x - Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 25, 2022

Power forward Dorian Finney-Smith finished with 23 points, shooting 69.2% (9-of-13) from the field and 57.1% (4-of-7) from three, with six rebounds and two assists.

Steph Curry led the Warriors in scoring with 20 points shooting 43.8% (7-of-16) from the field and 40% (2-of-5) from three, adding eight assists and five rebounds.

The Mavericks built a big lead early before fending off a late Warriors' comeback attempt to earn the Game 4 win.

Not done yet. MAVS WIN!@Chime | #dALLasIN pic.twitter.com/Z7tfR9MUv7
— x - Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 25, 2022

Leading 28-24 after the opening quarter, the Mavericks outscored the Warriors 34-23 to take a 62-47 lead into the halftime break.

In the third quarter, Dallas continued to pull away, increasing its lead to 29, 99-70, heading into the fourth quarter.

In the fourth, the Warriors made a furious comeback, cutting the Mavericks' lead to eight, 110-102, with 3:23 left. Dallas held on for the win, though.

Dallas' offense woke up in Game 4, shooting 50% (41-of-82) from the field and 46.5% (20-of-43) from three.

The Mavericks will attempt to stave off elimination for the second time in Game 5 Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.

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