NBAP.J. Washington’s Free Throws Finish Rally as Mavs Beat Thunder 117–116 to Reach West Finals00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintLuka 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 ImagesThe Associated Press5/19/2024|Updated: 5/19/20240:00X 1DALLAS—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.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles4 Dead After Wooden Boat Believed to Be Ferrying Migrants Into the US Capsizes Off San DiegoNov 16, 2025Thousands Protest Crime and Corruption in Mexico CityNov 15, 2025Seal Escapes Orca Hunt by Jumping Onto Photographer’s BoatNov 15, 2025Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to Meet Again in ATP Finals ShowdownNov 15, 2025Related TopicsWestern ConferenceOklahoma City Thunderdallas mavericks