Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks: Stats, Projections and Game Preview | Western Semifinals Game 6

At 8:00 PM ET, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (50-32) square off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 18.

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Mavericks vs. Thunder Game Info

  • Game Day: Saturday, May 18, 2024
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Arena: American Airlines Center
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Fantasy Comparison

Stat Luka Doncic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Total Fantasy Pts 4167.4 3721.5
Fantasy Pts Per Game 59.5 49.6
Fantasy Rank 1 5

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Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Insights

Luka Doncic & the Mavericks

  • Doncic puts up 33.9 points, 9.2 boards and 9.8 assists per contest, making 48.7% of shots from the field and 38.2% from downtown with 4.1 made 3-pointers per game (second in NBA).
  • The Mavericks outscore opponents by 2.3 points per game (scoring 117.9 points per game to rank seventh in the league while allowing 115.6 per contest to rank 20th in the NBA) and have a +181 scoring differential overall.
  • Dallas loses the rebound battle by an average of 2.2 boards. It is recording 42.9 rebounds per game (21st in the league) compared to its opponents' 45.1 per contest.
  • The Mavericks make 14.6 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league) at a 36.9% rate (13th in the NBA), compared to the 13.1 per game their opponents make at a 36.8% rate.
  • Dallas and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Mavs commit 12.1 per game (seventh in the league) and force 13.0 (15th in NBA play).

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the Thunder

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's averages for the season are 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists, making 53.5% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per game.
  • The Thunder outscore opponents by 7.4 points per game (posting 120.1 points per game, third in league, and giving up 112.7 per contest, 11th in NBA) and have a +608 scoring differential.
  • Oklahoma City records 42.0 rebounds per game (27th in league) while conceding 44.7 per contest to opponents. It is outrebounded by 2.7 boards per game.
  • The Thunder make 13.3 three-pointers per game (eighth-most in the league) at a 38.9% rate (first in NBA), compared to the 13.4 their opponents make, shooting 36.1% from deep.
  • Oklahoma City has committed 3.2 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.8 (fourth in NBA) while forcing 15.0 (first in league).

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Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Advanced Stats

Stat Luka Doncic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Plus/Minus Per Game 4.6 8.2
Usage Percentage 36.2% 33.1%
True Shooting Pct 61.7% 63.6%
Total Rebound Pct 13.4% 9.0%
Assist Pct 43.1% 29.7%