Mavericks ond quarter began with a few quick mistakes on Thunder, and the Mavericks tried to chip away at the Thunder tour. What they by their inability to stop shots OKC was so successful. It is a damn good thing that the Mavericks play three pointer because she could not defend their lives. The score remained the only reason was reasonable, because Dirk would not otherwise have it. He hit a big three hit a jumper on the next play turnaround fadeaway and then pressed the rock Brendan Haywood for a dunk.
At this point the biggest adjustment for the Thunder is really just “play better.” We can talk about the starting five and rotations all we want, but they aren’t changing. The team that has won 64 games this year (including the playoffs) is the one Scott Brooks is going to ride. Yes, the Thunder are at a disadvantage because of that first five, but they can win with them. They’ve already proven that.Thunder found ways to turn the Mavericks' mistakes into points (15, to be exact). The good story? Dirk freaking Nowitzki. He carried the team on his shoulders through the disaster that was the first half, and scored 22 points, going a perfect 9-9 from the line. He was, however, responsible for three of those terrible turnovers, so I guess even Dirk isn't perfect ALL the time.
This could be them starting the walk on the green mile. They’re entirely capable of handling business in this one, but they’ve got to make some shots. The defense in Game 3 was good enough. The offense wasn’t really that bad. The team just couldn’t make anything. Here’s where you look at your leader to carry you. KD wasn’t good at.
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