Dixon's Dazzling 30 Leads Mavericks Past Bears in Scoring Showdown, 121-115
Elara Dixon Carries Miami in High-Octane Victory
MIAMI – The Miami Mavericks weathered a furious late rally from the Berlin Bears to secure a thrilling 121-115 victory in World Pro League action Tuesday night at the Arena. Buoyed by a career-high performance from Elara Dixon, the Mavericks extended their home winning streak, showcasing their offensive firepower in a game that remained tight until the final buzzer.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows and showcasing their vaunted offenses. Berlin’s Anya Lindgren and Kun Zhang found their rhythm early, orchestrating the Bears’ offense with sharp passing and timely three-pointers. However, Elara Dixon answered every challenge for Miami, consistently finding ways to score and create opportunities for her teammates.
Dixon truly took over in the second half, scoring 20 of her game-high 30 points after halftime. Her ability to penetrate the Bears’ defense and either finish at the rim or dish to an open teammate was crucial. A pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter when, with the Bears narrowing the deficit, Dixon connected on a clutch three-pointer to push the Mavericks’ lead back to a more comfortable margin.
“We knew they’d come out firing,” Dixon said after the game. “It was all about staying composed and trusting our game plan. My teammates set me up, and I was just able to knock them down.”
Berlin fought valiantly, with Lindgren dishing out 8 assists and Zhang adding 20 points, but Miami’s balanced attack ultimately proved too much. Isabella Kim chipped in with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Mavericks, while the team as a whole assisted on 31 of their 41 made baskets.
Mavericks Head Coach Javier Torres praised his team’s resilience. “This was a true test of grit. Berlin is a talented team with explosive scorers, but our guys executed down the stretch. Elara was spectacular, but it was a collective effort.”
Key Notes:
- Elara Dixon’s 30 points led all scorers.
- Miami Mavericks assisted on 45% of their made field goals (31 assists on 41 FGs).
- Berlin Bears shot an efficient 55.0% from three-point range.
- Anya Lindgren led the Berlin Bears with 8 assists.