Dixon's Dominance Seals Mavericks' 125-94 Victory Over Bears with Stellar 33-Point Outburst
Elara Dixon Explodes for Career-High as Miami Mavericks Cruise Past Berlin Bears
By: Sarah Jenkins
MIAMI – The Miami Mavericks delivered a dominant performance on their home court, overpowering the Berlin Bears with a resounding 125-94 victory in World Pro League Season 2 action. Elara Dixon led the charge with a career-best 33 points, igniting a second-quarter surge that the Bears could never fully recover from, solidifying the Mavericks’ position in the standings.
The early exchanges saw a tight contest, with both teams trading baskets. Kai Blackwood’s early three-pointer for Miami helped keep pace with a determined Berlin squad. However, the tide began to turn in the second quarter. Elara Dixon, finding her rhythm, poured in a flurry of points, including a key field goal that sparked a 15-point run for the Mavericks.
Dixon’s offensive onslaught, coupled with a sharp shooting performance from the field, saw Miami build a commanding double-digit lead by halftime. The Mavericks’ ball movement was exceptional throughout the game, registering an impressive 37 assists compared to the Bears’ 24. This fluid offense, spearheaded by Dixon and a strong showing from Isabella Kim (9 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists), consistently found open looks.
The Berlin Bears, despite efforts from Kun Zhang (21 points) and Quentin Ford (14 points), struggled to find consistent offense, hampered by a dismal 35.8% shooting from the field. While they outrebounded Miami 44-43, their inability to convert opportunities proved costly.
“Elara was just sensational tonight,” said Mavericks Head Coach, David Chen. “She has that ability to take over a game, and she did exactly that when we needed it most. Our team defense was solid, and our offensive execution was at a very high level.”
Dixon herself expressed satisfaction with the team’s effort. “It felt great to see the ball go in, but more importantly, we played as a unit. We moved the ball, trusted each other, and came away with a big win.”
Key Notes:
- Elara Dixon led all scorers with a career-high 33 points.
- Miami Mavericks posted an impressive 37 assists on 50 made field goals.
- Berlin Bears shot just 35.8% from the field.
- Isabella Kim contributed a double-double with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.