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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, maneuvers towards the basket, navigating between CJ McCollum, a guard for the New Orleans Pelicans, and forward Larry Nance Jr. during the second half of Game 4 in the first round of the NBA playoffs held in New Orleans on Monday, April 29, 2024. The Thunder secured a victory with a score of 97-89, completing a series sweep and progressing to the second round. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert.

Luka Doncic’s co-star with the Dallas Mavericks was bumped and fell with the shot in the air, and his teammates were right there to mob him when the shot went in as the whistle blew.

The four-point play was a punctuating moment in a 114-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night that sent the Mavericks into the second round of the playoffs with a 4-2 series victory.

Dallas beat LA for the first time in three first-round tries over the past five seasons — and Irving improved to 13-0 in closeout games for his career.

“When I think about 13-0 in closeout games in general, I just know you’ve just got to get there to that point to be able to be ready to have the other team submit,” said Irving, who scored 28 of his 30 points in the second half. “It’s one of the hardest things to do as a competitor is to have your opponent concede or submit.”

1. The fifth-seeded Mavericks are set to commence the Western Conference semifinals against the top-seeded Oklahoma City on Tuesday evening.

“Kai’s abilities are never in question,” Doncic remarked. “It is truly remarkable to witness the caliber of plays he executes.”

The Mavericks acquired Irving at the trade deadline last year, with the intention of forming an All-Star duo that could replicate their journey to the Western Conference finals in 2022.

However, injuries and inconsistencies hindered the development of team chemistry, resulting in Dallas missing the playoffs and ultimately opting to tank late in the regular season to safeguard their draft position.

Irving’s health played a significant role in the team’s ascent into the top six in the Western Conference during the final two months of the season, a period when participation in the play-in tournament seemed likely.

Now, the Mavericks celebrate a series victory in their first postseason together, featuring two players who collectively boast 13 All-Star selections.