Dallas Mavericks Beat Utah Jazz in Game 6, Advance to Western Conference Finals

Mavericks Win Series 4-2, Will Face Warriors in Next Round

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 98-96 in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Friday night, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011.

Luka Dončić Leads the Way

Luka Dončić led the way for the Mavericks with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jalen Brunson added 24 points, and Dorian Finney-Smith had 18 points.

For the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points, Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 19 rebounds, and Jordan Clarkson had 15 points.

Close Game Throughout

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points at any point. The Jazz led by 5 points with less than 2 minutes remaining, but the Mavericks rallied to tie the game and force overtime.

In overtime, the Mavericks took control of the game and never trailed. They hit several big shots down the stretch, including a 3-pointer by Brunson with less than a minute remaining to give the Mavericks a 4-point lead.

Mavericks Advance to Western Conference Finals

With the win, the Mavericks advance to the Western Conference Finals, where they will face the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in six games in their Western Conference semifinal series.

The Western Conference Finals will begin on Monday night in San Francisco.

The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in over a decade. They will face a tough challenge in the Golden State Warriors, but they have shown that they are capable of beating anyone.

Luka Dončić is playing at an MVP level, and he has a lot of help around him. The Mavericks are a well-rounded team that is playing with a lot of confidence. They will be a tough out for the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.