PJ Washington’s free throws send Dallas Mavericks past Thunder into West finals

• Mavericks edge Thunder 117-116 in Game 6 of West semis
• Dallas reach West finals for second time in three years

PJ Washington Jr made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night and into the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons.

Washington was fouled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on a three-point attempt after Chet Holmgren had put the Thunder in front 116-115 with a dunk on an assist from his star guard with 20 seconds remaining.