P.J. Washington’s Free Throws Finish Rally as Mavs Beat Thunder 117–116 to Reach West Finals

Luka Doncic (77) of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles against Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs in Dallas on May 18, 2024. Sam Hodde/Getty Images

DALLAS—Kyrie Irving probably wondered if his uncanny run of closeout victories without a loss in his career was finally near an end.

The streak lives, and the Dallas Mavericks are through to the Western Conference semifinals for the second time in three seasons.