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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    A winner-takes-all game seven in the NBA's western conference semi-final between the top-seeded Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks

    A winner-takes-all game seven in the NBA's western conference semi-final between the top-seeded Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks


    Luka Doncic scored 33 points to steer the Mavs to a 113-86 to stave off elimination and send the series to a decider.

    Earlier, the Miami Heat advanced to the eastern conference final, eliminating Philadelphia in six games.

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